Although this home has "less privacy" because of the way the ventilation areas were designed into the high wall bordering the house.
But because of this type of design; as a result; this home should be more airy and well ventilated.
Nowadays, we seldom see such a "see thru" design.
However, there are variants of such a design where "half-walls" are/were constructed instead of a full inverse triangular "openings".
Who cares if occasionally others can see into the home. So long as it is both functional and practical for the household!
Of course, this is Singapore and not the US. Where most homes don't even have a "keep-out" fencing.

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On 4/3/2013 9:51:36 AM, Anonymous wrote:
An eco friendly and functional
home that directly faces the
afternoon sun.Location: Dunbar
Walk / Coldstream avenue

An eco friendly and functional home that directly faces the afternoon sun.
Location: Dunbar Walk / Coldstream avenue