South-facing building orientation, natural ventilation, abundant sunlight, thermal mass materials, green roofs, passive solar design, energy-efficient systems, comfortable indoor climate, warm earthy tones, wooden accents, spacious open-plan interior, floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors, cozy reading nooks, plush furnishings, soft diffused lighting, 1/2 composition, natural textures, realistic shadows, ambient occlusion.