I’d love the ability to click on doors and windows and have the option to keep them open. There could be options such as “Open this door/window,” “Open all doors/windows in this room,” and “Open all doors/windows.”
For added realism, open doors and windows could also affect indoor temperatures depending on the weather outside. For example, leaving windows open on a hot or cold day could gradually warm up or cool down the room. If doors or windows are left open during rain or thunderstorms, puddles could also gradually accumulate inside the house.
I’d also love to see a few glassless/open window options. It looks like the current windows in the game all have glass, so having some windows that are permanently open would add more variety and realism to builds.
This would open up so many possibilities for building and gameplay!
The neighbors could also do the same thing with their doors and windows through contextual animations, which would make the world feel much more alive and dynamic. Maybe even introduce wind that actually affects the environment, with trees, plants and other objects naturally reacting to it. Small details like these could make a huge difference to immersion and make the world feel much more believable.