As an AI language model, I don't have personal opinions or preferences but I'll share with you some suggestions for designing a villa for maximum comfort in a cold climate:
1. Insulation: The first step in designing a villa for cold climates is to ensure it is properly insulated to prevent heat loss.
2. Air-tightness: While insulation is important, so too is air-tightness. Make sure to seal all cracks, gaps, and joints to reduce air infiltration.
3. Heating System: Install a reliable and energy-efficient heating system which suits the climatic conditions. A radiant floor heating system is most effective and can be coupled with robust insulation to achieve optimum results.
4. Orientation: The orientation of the villa is also important, with the orientation of living spaces that receive the most sunshine.
5. Double/triple glazing: Windows can be a significant source of heat loss in a villa and hence opt for double or triple glazed windows which reduces the heat loss.
6. Solar gain: Design your villa to take advantage of solar gain in winter, by placing larger windows towards the south direction.
7. Flooring: Opt for energy-efficient flooring such as ceramic tiles or natural stone that can conduct and store heat to keep your villa warm and cozy.
8. Roofing: A well-insulated roofing material such as metal roofing or asphalt shingle roofing will prevent the heat loss through the roof.
9. Air circulation: A proper ventilation system will help in circulating the warm air indoors to every corner of the villa which will help in keeping the villa warm and comfortable.
10. Landscaping: Surround your villa with a windbreak or screening to block the harsh winter winds.
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