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Reframing the Concept of Building Envelope Through Minimalist Windows

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While envelopes evolve within diverse contexts, materials, and systems, minimalist windows distinguish themselves through their aesthetic qualities by being transparent and fluid skins. These windows excel with their functionality and visual lightness, standing out in the architectural landscape.

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How to Improve Natural Light and Ventilation in the Bathroom With a Shower Window

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While bedrooms are given priority to choose the most favored spots alongside exterior walls – giving them access to the fresh air , natural light , and better views provided by windows – sanitary spaces are often left to feed from the scraps in the aftermath, afforded only a sliver of external wall, if any.

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SHoP’s Uber headquarters 'breathes' with smart accordion-style windows

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Photo © Jason O'Rear Photo © Jason O'Rear The scheme’s star attraction is its active “breathing” façade composed of full-height windows. The zones form a buffer area between the unconditioned atmosphere on the exterior and the controlled temperatures in the core workspaces, while “bringing the.

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CAN relinks Verdant House with garden using statement green window

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Architectural studio CAN has extended a terraced London house with a palette of wood and hemp and a large curved window that aims to redraw its connection to the garden. Verdant House's centrepiece is its sweeping curved glass window looking out to the garden, which references a Victorian shop front.

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Eleven US houses with bold black exteriors

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Opting for black on a facade can increase heat absorption and certain types of materials, such as charred wood as opposed to painted, can reduce maintenance and the need to refinish exteriors. The material covers both the exterior walls and roof, with warm-toned Brazilian Cumaru wood interwoven in select areas, such as entryways.

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KPF reveals supertall Midtown Manhattan tower behind arched windows

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Image credit: Binyan Studios The scheme’s exterior is defined by a motif of arched windows with design details inspired by the tower’s prominent neighbors including The Century Association, the New York Public Library, Grand Central Station, Rockefeller Center, and the Chrysler Building.

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Grimshaw and Architekton fight the Arizona glare with a fine-tuned, two-sided approach to exterior windows

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Brought to you by: Design architect: Grimshaw and Architekton Location: Tempe, Arizona View More Project Info Seen from the street under the bright Arizona sun, the Rob and Melani The post Grimshaw and Architekton fight the Arizona glare with a fine-tuned, two-sided approach to exterior windows appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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