"Beauty," Olafur Eliasson, 1993. In this work, a spotlight shines through a layer of mist to create a rainbow that's only visible from certain angles.

Girodo describes LEAPfactory’s architecture as being “molded according to the needs and stresses imposed by context.” In this setting, strong winds and snow loads are serious concerns. The shell’s composite sandwich panels and aluminum shingles ensure that the school can withstand the elements.

Netatmo Weather Stations monitor climate changes in various areas and deliver warnings if the temperature gets out of range.

In addition to a desk that doubles as a game table, the front upstairs loft houses a weathered leather Corbusier daybed.

Need a streamlined way to know whether you should be dressed for snow or rain this winter? The Urban Weather Station from Neatmo comes with air quality sensors as well as wifi to track and monitor your environment, making it the first personal weather station for your iPhone or iPad. ($180)

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The structure is clad in weathered steel with an interior of concrete and untreated oak window frames. Tonko's design is meant to be what he describes as a "delicate workshop," an easy-to-clean, distraction-free space that allow for concentration and creativity.

A photo of Verner Panton from 1993. © Panton Design, Basel

The LV can be opened to the elements when the weather cooperates, allowing for generous cross-ventilation.

Ryall's only so-called extravagances in the inexpensive renovation were the weather- and sound-resistant windows and central air-conditioning system.

Located in a 19th-century brick structure, the restaurant has a metal facade that Autoban plastered and painted to give it its weathered look.

WEATHER DIARY COLLECTION: OIVA COFFEE CUP $24.00 Part of the Weather Diary tableware collection, the Sääpäiväkirja coffee cup is inspired by the natural environments of Finland. Designed by Sami Ruotsalainen for Marimekko, the mug’s varying shades of blue evoke the dramatic rainclouds that hover above the archipelago.

The rest of the device’s interface is deliberately basic—the only buttons are used to start the “At Home” and “Away” cycles, or to bring up a 12-hour weather forecast. It’s a far more approachable interface than the dense screen display found on Honeywell’s other thermostat, the voice-activated Alto.

Vitra Fire Station, Weil am Rhein, Germany, 1993

The solar panels on the roof often get covered in a heavy layer of snow, but with periodic clearing, they are as effective during the sunny days of winter as they are during fairer weather.

Set your summer table with these colorful placemats from Chilewich. Made of a durable blend of vinyl and terrastrand, the placemats are weather-resistant and can be used both indoors and out.

In the original design, steel structural elements were meant to support a distinctive fabric roof but the material was not weather-resistant.

Durability was an important factor in the building’s exterior. The architect selected materials, such as weathering steel for the roof and charred cedar for the siding, which would age gracefully. The deep browns and reds also blend into the forested landscape.

The Waterloo International Terminal, 1993, in London. Image courtesy Jo Reid/John Peck.

The S.F. Climates app tackles the weather variations in the City by the Bay.

Kellogg spent five years working on the house, and the structure was completed in 1993.

The master bath features a tiled shower—an optimal spot for viewing the intense weather.

Twin panels, also plated with tin, cover the pantry and entrance to the powder room.

Up close, the concrete takes on the look of weathered leather. Photo by Jordan Duvall.

"Weathering steel, concrete, tin, rough cedar, plywood, raw steel plate, and reclaimed fir all have that essential quality and resonate with the features of the Methow Valley," says Ray Johnson, partner at Johnston Architects.

The steel, glass, and cedar facade is designed to develop a brilliant patina over time. Much like origami, the cabin is designed to fold and fit into the site, both visually and structurally.

Even in cold weather, they open the sliding doors to let the fresh air in.

The material palette of concrete, weathered steel, and natural cedar mimics the colors and textures of the hills.

The shingled exterior will weather over time, further camouflaging the building into its surroundings.

The main living area. The home is flanked on the east by a precipitous mountain range named The Remarkables. In summer, the weather gets hot enough for the family to go swimming and boating.

The lower level is clad in locally sourced stone. The punched windows feature weathered steel accents.

Mirror Point Cottage, hovering on legs of steel, recasts the idea of the weathered Nova Scotia fisherman's shack.

The living area features a weathered metal fireplace, warm wood furniture, and travertine floors sourced by Destefano Marble & Granite.

On the exterior of the low-lying, 4,690-square-foot home, the façade combines board-formed concrete, a teak front door, and weathered metal.

The rhythm of the slat wall (made from red cedar and stained to look prematurely weathered) is echoed in the shutter detailing on each window.