To provide a fair comparison between an orangery and a Loggia, it is worth looking at what defines each type of extension. An orangery is best defined as a half way house between a conservatory and a more traditional extension with a glass roof and a significant volume of windows supported by a combination of dwarf walls and pillars. It was originally used to grow and protect citrus fruit trees during the winter months in the 16th century and was gradually developed over the proceeding centuries from a greenhouse to the modern variety we know today. Loggia Conservatories on the other hand are a property extension with glass walls and a glass roof, occasionally supported on dwarf walls, but with specially designed pillars set at regular intervals around the structure that provide a greater degree of structural integrity, greater thermal efficiency and a more aesthetically pleasing overall finish, both inside and outside the structure. In fact, the name "Loggia" is derived from a roofed gallery or recessed room open at one side and supported by ornate columns that was developed by Filippo Bruneschi during the Italian Renaissance period. So the key difference between the two is the use of specially engineered columns that replace the need for awkward to build brick pillars, greatly reducing build times. Add to this the ease of internal plastering and you gain the solid, more luxurious feeling of a true extension with the low cost implications, permitted development rights removing the need for planning applications and all the extra natural light associated with modern orangeries. In fact, the Loggia even removes the need for building regulations, so the build itself can occur much faster without have to wait for approval from local authorities.
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