Westeck News

MARCH 22, 2024

“Thermally broken” is a term used to describe a window’s construction in the windows and door manufacturing industry. The term refers to the fact that an aluminum frame is manufactured with an interior and an exterior side joined by a barrier. Thermal windows prevent heat loss in the winter.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Designed by Everson Architect, the home is defined by striking, minimalist forms and punctuated by vast expanses of glass that dissolve the boundaries between inside and out and frame views of the surrounding wetlands. The large glass openings with narrow framing give the home a museum quality," explains Everson.

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Glass Home Windows Zoning 98

Deezen

JULY 3, 2024

Architecture studio Fala Atelier has created the illusion of extra height at this house in Lisbon by adding a large number of windows to its facade. Named House of Countless Windows, the home is intended to appear taller than its three storeys thanks to the windows on its facade that are arranged in a grid of five rows.

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Windows Housing Design Interior 122

Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2024

Local architecture studio Daniel Canda & Asociados has renovated a 1980s country club residence in Argentina , opening up the interior and wrapping the second floor in ribbon windows. Downstairs, new sliding glass doors lead to a pool area and patio, while the structure's original square windows were kept intact on the facade.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Swedish automaker Polestar has begun taking orders for the Polestar 4 – the world's first mass-market car to have no rear window. The roof line is fluid with no interruptions Eliminating the rear window opened up a number of design opportunities, according to Missoni.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Michael Kendrick Architects has completed a woodland retreat and holiday let in East Sussex, England , featuring timber-clad facades and large windows that allow views right through the building. Looking Glass Lodge is clad in timber. The building has electrochromic glass for added privacy.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Traditionally, glass sheets have been the symbolic material associated with transparency, commonly used in the fabrication of doors and windows.

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Westeck News

MARCH 11, 2022

Choosing A Window Frame. Today, energy-conscious homeowners want to minimize the cost of heating and cooling their homes, and choosing the right windows is a crucial step. The key to choosing energy-efficient replacement windows is to determine which upgrades will add the most value without affecting your budget.

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Windows Glass Exterior Installation 84

Dwell

APRIL 9, 2024

Despite light’s transformative power, standardized window sizes remain a mainstay in home improvement centers. While there’s nothing wrong with the ease and convenience of stock windows, we know that one size doesn’t (and shouldn’t) always fit all.

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Windows Home Renovation Contemporary 111

Deezen

JULY 17, 2022

For our latest lookbook , we've chosen 10 residential glass extensions that create airy, light-filled and modern additions to homes. Glass is a popular material for house extensions as it is durable, weather-resistant and – thanks to its transparency – adds light and brightness to a space. Find out more about The Glass Ribbon ›.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

We also learned that we wanted more control over the look of the exterior of the home." What they were really looking for was tall ceilings, bright airy spaces, lots of windows, and really being able to capture light from all sides," says Kenny. We wanted more control over our floor plan.

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Windows Design Renovation Home 69

Deezen

AUGUST 9, 2023

A blocky pink form and curving glass walls define House R3, a residence by Bangkok studio PHTAA on a compact roadside site in Thailand. On one side of the building angled towards the main road, PHTAA added a triangular terrace that is cut into the main volume and bordered by angled windows.

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Glass Housing Regulation Exterior 98

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Netherlands-based Studio Job has created a curved bronze-and-glass sculpture named The Embrace for Dutch art institute KunstKerk as a humourous update on traditional stained-glass windows. The final design features two undulating "windows" that seem to stretch towards each other above a smaller, central window.

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Architecture Ideas

JUNE 7, 2023

Are you tired of your drafty windows, rising energy bills, or simply just want to update the look of your home? Let’s see window replacement. If yes, Windows replacement is the best solution to all these problems! Are your windows showing signs of wear and tear, letting in drafts, or just outdated?

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Windows Home Installation Estimating 105

Deezen

MARCH 4, 2023

Izquierdo Lehmann has designed a round lakeside house near Lago Ranco in southern Chile that is wrapped in glass with a series of wood-clad boxes projecting from its sides. A window above the bed not only brings light into the room but holds the triangular truss that merges the box back into the curving perimeter wall.

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Westeck News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Window Condensation – Outside, Inside and Between Panes. Condensation on the Home Exterior, Outside of the Window If you see condensation on the outside of your window panes, it’s an indication that the air outside contains mild humidity and warmer then the temperature of your window glass.

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Windows Manufacturing Exterior Glass 63

Archinect

JANUARY 26, 2024

A floating pavilion roof hovers over the interior and exterior spaces while sliding glass panels and corrugated concrete walls define its courtyards. ” – Scott Specht, principal architect Water helps link the exterior and interior spaces. The Preston Hollow House blurs the lines between indoors and out.

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Archinect

AUGUST 23, 2024

The relationship with the surroundings and the garden is essential to this proposal, as it aims to integrate humans with the natural environment, creating a perfect symbiosis between architecture and the exterior. The large glass windows play a crucial role in this relationship. The two enc.

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Deezen

JANUARY 31, 2022

The design borrows familiar elements from classical church architecture, such as the bell tower with its spire and rose window, the basilica layout, and the repeating interiors arches. Internally, sheets of glass-reinforced gypsum are individually shaped to enclose an organic, cave-like hall. It is oriented east to west.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Architect Odile Decq has completed a house in France with walls of translucent glass, to create the optimal lighting conditions for a client with vision impairment. The house has walls of translucent glass. The staircase is also made from glass. The house has some small windows, for additional ventilation.

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Clients Client Glass Building 106

Dwell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

We chose to utilize a dark cedar exterior to ground the home within the surrounding dunes and a contrasting natural cedar to accentuate the point of entry. The house was very inwardly focused with low-lying windows that you couldn’t see out of unless you ducked or sat down. The client described it as living inside a tree.

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Santa Cruz Architect

JANUARY 15, 2023

Windows are an important investment in your home’s curb appeal and your quality of life. Gone are the days when homeowners’ interest in windows was limited to whether they could find appropriate coverings for the glass. We’ve compiled this guide to help you make informed choices as to best window options for your home.

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Windows Home Glass Materials 83

Archinect

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Rose is a guesthouse made of concrete, weathering steel, glass and water. The steel exterior seems private and fully immersed in the wild nature, whilst the inner part of the building is opposite – open and fragile due to the floor-to-ceiling windows. Seasons change is considered as a part of Rose.

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Westeck News

MARCH 4, 2022

What Makes a Window Energy Efficient? There are a few factors that will make your new home windows energy efficient and help you save money in the long run. These energy efficient features all help curate the perfect window for energy savings. Multiple Window Glass Panes. Quality Window Frame Materials.

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Windows Glass Installation Home 73

Architizer

AUGUST 29, 2022

In his 1927 manifesto, Five Points of Architecture, Le Corbusier made horizontal windows a core concept of his architectural philosophy. These long narrow windows which could wrap around the façade’s length like a ribbon, he argued, were the best way to offer evenly light spaces throughout a building without compromising privacy.

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Windows Architecture Residential Inspiration 104

Deezen

JULY 14, 2022

Safdie Architects has oriented a medical centre in Brazil around a massive atrium with a glass ceiling that was designed to evoke "the feeling of being under a tree canopy". The 12,000-square-metre AEERC building is distinguished by a large atrium with a vaulted glass ceiling. The exterior has wood louvres to block the sun.

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Glass Architect Exterior Education 106

Deezen

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Local architecture studio Practice for Architecture and Urbanism has installed a glass office building with a vaulted roof inside the shell of the 19th-century Domino Sugar Refinery on the waterfront in Brooklyn. A replica sign was installed on the exterior The Refinery had been in operation for 120 years when it closed in 2004.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Local studio Geddes Ulinskas Architects has completed an expansive home in Cow Hollow, San Francisco with indoor-outdoor spaces, a cast glass staircase and stone detailing. The structure is pulled back from the exterior walls," the studio said. Sliding glass doors continue throughout the home. "We

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Glass Home Architect Exterior 98

Architizer

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Windows are an integral element of any residential design. When homes are built on topographically-unique and scenic lands, the placement of glass openings is even more important. Meanwhile, the interior space contrasts the harsh exterior through its soft, white walls and flowing floor plan.

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Windows Residential Architecture Design 99

Architecture Ideas

JUNE 1, 2023

You may not know this, but Crittall windows and doors got their start in the 1880s. In the decades since, though, these steel-framed grids of metal and glass have evolved to suit a huge range of styles, tastes, and functions. Why Are Crittall-Style Windows and Doors So Popular?

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Windows Space Glass Exterior 59

Architizer

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Today, glass is one of the key materials specified to control what we experience inside a building, from views and daylight to heating and cooling. Glass has been used for thousands of years, holding both practical uses and cultural meaning. Bendheim is one of the world’s foremost resources for specialty architectural glass.

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Glass Design Art Firms 97

The Architecture Designs

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Exploring the Beauty of Milgard Bay Windows Windows play a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetics and functionality of a home, and among the various styles available, bay windows stand out for their elegance and versatility. Transformative Impact Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these windows offer practical benefits.

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Windows Installation Consulting Regulation 52

Architizer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Few materials have redefined modern architecture like glass. Vitrocsa, a pioneering Swiss glass manufacturer, has built on this idea through a revolutionary approach to window design. In 1992, Joray laid the foundation for a minimalist window concept redefining spatial aesthetics.

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Windows Project Architecture Glass 109

The Architecture Designs

MAY 8, 2024

While a set of decisions is involved in it, one of the most powerful decisions includes window placement. A blend of historic charm and modern living takes place in San Antonio, Texas, which gives the placement of windows a significant role for enhancing interior and exterior aesthetics.

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Windows Home Art Glass 52

The Spaces

JUNE 30, 2023

Manhattan development 130 William sees Adjaye Associates bring a new design philosophy to the city’s high rises, with its stippled, lava-esque exterior and banks of arched windows.

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Glass Windows Exterior Installation 78

BD+C

AUGUST 19, 2024

Using Multifunctional, Fire-rated Glass to Support Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 08/19/2024 - 06:35 A multilayered approach to safer school design may create design challenges. Multifunctional, fire-rated glass offers a solution. In these areas, it is crucial for a door or window to defend against fire.

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Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2022

This opens to a generous patio via sliding glass doors. Through large glass panels that open widely, the house integrates with the ambient vegetation, dissolving the boundary between interior and exterior," they explained. An open-plan dining area connects to a patio via sliding glass. The photography is by Luis Young.

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