Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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Why do so many expensive, well-built new houses look… off and confused? Meanwhile the hundred-year-old house down the street feels calm, balanced, and resolved, even if it’s smaller and simpler. The difference comes down to a handful of specific principles that traditional houses understood and that new houses ignore. In this video, I’m breaking down exactly what those principles are, with plans, photos, and diagrams so whether you’re building, renovating, or you just want to understand why some houses look “right”, this is for you!
Quick note: I grew up in Europe, studied at Cambridge, and have worked here most of my career, so this is the lens I see buildings through. Plenty of other building cultures answer the same human needs differently, and they're worth looking at too - perhaps in future videos 😊
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:39 It has to add up
2:17 Keep it structurally honest
3:14 Keep it functionally honest
4:31 Space the windows right
5:26 Give it depth
7:05 Get the glass-to-wall balance right
8:09 Get the window shapes right
9:58 Tie it together with regulating lines
10:27 A tool I use for planning
12:04 Don't leave blank sides
13:17 Align everything
13:54 Unity vs duality
15:27 Use differentiation & inflection
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ABOUT ME
Hey! :) I'm BaiXu, a Cambridge University graduate and architect based in Munich. I make videos, design spaces and share them online.
On this channel, I share information about architecture, design, home renovation and vlogs about my creator life in Germany.
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Thanks to Rayon for sponsoring this video, try it for free here: http://rayon.design/r/post_0726_baixu_1
Why do so many expensive, well-built new houses look… off and confused? Meanwhile the hundred-year-old house down the street feels calm, balanced, and resolved, even if it’s smaller and simpler. The difference comes down to a handful of specific principles that traditional houses understood and that new houses ignore. In this video, I’m breaking down exactly what those principles are, with plans, photos, and diagrams so whether you’re building, renovating, or you just want to understand why some houses look “right”, this is for you!
Quick note: I grew up in Europe, studied at Cambridge, and have worked here most of my career, so this is the lens I see buildings through. Plenty of other building cultures answer the same human needs differently, and they're worth looking at too - perhaps in future videos 😊
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:39 It has to add up
2:17 Keep it structurally honest
3:14 Keep it functionally honest
4:31 Space the windows right
5:26 Give it depth
7:05 Get the glass-to-wall balance right
8:09 Get the window shapes right
9:58 Tie it together with regulating lines
10:27 A tool I use for planning
12:04 Don't leave blank sides
13:17 Align everything
13:54 Unity vs duality
15:27 Use differentiation & inflection
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UC3c_mdHnDKOAkddUyjdvIxg/join
INTERESTING BOOKS:
Get Your House Right: amzn.to/4ydUIVQ
The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live | amzn.to/3StiWv7
The Interior Design Handbook | amzn.to/41pztRV
A Pattern Language | amzn.to/3QqGQWQ
ABOUT ME
Hey! :) I'm BaiXu, a Cambridge University graduate and architect based in Munich. I make videos, design spaces and share them online.
On this channel, I share information about architecture, design, home renovation and vlogs about my creator life in Germany.
SAY HI!
📸 Instagram | instagram.com/baixuuu
🐦 Twitter | twitter.com/Baixuuu
📹 YouTube | youtube.com/c/BaiXu
DISCLAIMER
Some of the links in this article may be affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you decide to make a purchase through one of the links above.
#architecturestudent #FreeCADSoftware #FasterThanAutoCAD #CADforStudents #interiordesignsoftware
