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If you are looking for a new house, or are already an owner that want to improve your house, you may struggle to understand the difference between these two words: loggia and veranda What's the difference between a loggia and a veranda?Loggia and veranda both described a room outside the house, but are different in their architecture.A loggia is included in the building facade, open but protected from sun and win.A veranda is generally outside the main building, but protected with glass walls. After this short introduction, we can now look in detail to each word: loggia, then veranda and finally a comparison of both Loggia Definition A roofed open gallery especially at an upper story overlooking an open courtMerriam-Webster Loggia is an Italian word, designating a gallery, open but not completelyThe important thing to know, in order to compare it to a veranda, is that a loggia is always designed by the architect on the building plan Pictures To make you see quickly what I'm talking about, here are two pictures from loggias: Outside view of a loggiaInside view of another loggia Most of the time, we talk about loggia for a monumentAs you can see on the pictures, they have nothing to do with a balcony, they are inside the building History The first loggias in architecture appeared in Italy, at the Renaissance (14th–17th centuries)Then, many famous architects and artists in Europe use them in their buildings For example, the "Palais Garnier" in Paris is one of the most known monument with loggias Palais Garnier / Opera Garnier - Paris(source: Peter Rivera [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons) Usage I don't know if usage is really the good title to this, but as loggias are always built from the architect plan, we can ask ourselves why they make this choice Loggia has two main advantages comparing to other solutions (balcony, veranda, etc.)The first is that thanks to the pillars or walls only on each side, the wind is not a problem. The loggia cuts the wind, so you can enjoy the outdoor air even with bad weatherSecondly, in summer, you can easily find shade to protect yourself from the sun. So, you will suffer less from the heat Veranda Definition A usually roofed open gallery or portico attached to the exterior of a buildingMerrriam-Webster Do you remember the important thing to note about loggia?Yes, they are included in the building plan So for a veranda, the most important thing is that it's a room "attached" to the buildingAnd the definition don't say that, but in a veranda, almost all the walls are glass walls Pictures On the first picture, we can see that this is an extension of the houseOn the second one, you can see the glass walls from the exteriorAnd finally the third photo was taken inside a veranda Advantages Having a veranda at home has the main advantage of allowing you to enjoy the outdoors whatever the weather, without being coldThanks to its glass walls, it offers a panoramic view of your garden, sheltered from wind and cold In the winter, veranda are particularly appreciated in temperate regions Differences between Loggia and Veranda Architecture The main difference between both is that a loggia is included in the original building planMost of the time, a veranda is added by the house owner after the construction Manufacture Generally a veranda is made with at least 80% glass walls, connected with aluminum partsA loggia uses the building materials, there is no specific rule Pros & cons A loggia offers a tempered atmosphere, whatever the season or weather. Protected from wind in winter, and from the sun in summer A veranda is more useful in the winter, or cold areas in summer. But you can't use it during heat waves in the summer Conclusion That's it, you now know the difference between loggias and verandas A veranda is a closed room with glass walls, allowing you to enjoy your garden view all-year longA loggia can protect you from wind and sun, so it's the best option for people who don't like extremes temperatures If you liked this post, thanks to share it on social networks by using the buttons below