Articles by Spencer Peterson

Architects have found a place for polycarbonate panels in the modern home, but only after proving th eir worth in a number of nonresidential settings. Given what we now know about the connection between natural lighting and workplace productivity, it’s no surprise to find these light-permeable panels on the rise in modern offices. In their most…

A staple in modern greenhouses, polycarbonate panels have made their way into residential architectu re in recent years, where the same light-diffusing effect that makes them perfect for plant nurseries has a number of pretty cool corollaries. These tough thermoplastics make for great daylighting. From the outside, their translucence provides an impression of a space’s interior…