Architecture Ideas

JANUARY 19, 2023

Although traditional glass windows provide excellent insulation, a range of alternative materials is becoming increasingly popular for window construction. Types of Window Glass Float Glass Source: gharpedia.com Float glass is a large flat glass panel that is floated on the molten tin to create a smooth thin glass panel.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

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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Deezen

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The brief for the four-bedroom, five-bathroom property in Studio City "was to design a home using all natural materials", according to Diaz, who has developed several single-family homes across the city. The post Rob Diaz uses all natural materials to build house in Los Angeles appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

AUGUST 22, 2024

British engineer Tom Greenhill has proposed a low-cost, low-energy solution for keeping UK homes cool in a heatwave: painting the outside of windows with yoghurt. Greenhill admits that this may seem like a "totally eccentric idea". Greenhill admits that this may seem like a "totally eccentric idea".

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2021

New windows can make a dramatic difference in any home, whether you want to improve its appearance, open up a spectacular view or simply replace worn units that seem to let in more wind and rain than they keep out. Some windows also free you from periodic painting. Material Choices.

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Deezen

JULY 22, 2024

US architect Philip Johnson's Glass House annexe, the Brick House, has been restored and reopened following a 15-year closure in Connecticut. The structure serves as a guest house opposite the Glass House "For such a seemingly simple structure, the work required to preserve, protect, and restore the Brick House was extensive," said Stoner.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A gridded facade made up of rectangular windows and glass fibre-reinforced concrete (GFRC) bars wraps the building and its rounded corners. The post Rieder uses glass fibre-reinforced concrete for curving office facade appeared first on Dezeen. Occupants benefit from unobstructed views combined with effective sun protection."

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Westeck News

MARCH 22, 2024

“Thermally broken” is a term used to describe a window’s construction in the windows and door manufacturing industry. Thermal breaks are a component of the window frame, but they also influence how temperature is transferred to other components of the window, such as the glass.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

725 has created a concept store for Friends of Fashion in Kyiv A palette of natural materials including wool carpet and wood veneer creates a sanctuary-like space that showcases the brand's focus on slow fashion. The post Natural materials create "a sense of refuge" in Kyiv boutique Friends of Fashion appeared first on Dezeen.

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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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Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2023

British startup Water-Filled Glass has developed panes of glass filled with water that use sunlight to power a "crazy" energy-saving heating and cooling system. Its windows contain a thin layer of water between glass panes, which absorbs heat from sunlight. Water House 2.0 So we have crazy ideas, but we're not crazy.".

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Westeck News

JULY 31, 2024

C ontent courtesy of WDMA The market for windows and doors in the US is expected to grow to $35.9 The market for windows and doors in the US is expected to grow to $35.9 This forecast follows a significant price surge in 2021 due to product shortages and rising raw material costs. billion by 2026. billion by 2026.

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Westeck News

MARCH 15, 2024

Content courtesy of Washington Energy Services Conduction is the process by which heat is transferred through a solid material, such as glass. In single glazed windows and doors, heat can easily pass through the glass and escape to the outside. In conclusion, insulated glass offers many benefits for homeowners.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As part of our review of 2023 , Dezeen's design and environment editor Jennifer Hahn has rounded up 10 of this year's most significant material innovations , including bricks made from toxic soil and a 3D printer for wool.

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Santa Cruz Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

In recent years, companies have been working on a solution to this problem: solar glass (often referred to as “solar windows”), which can turn windows into power-generating panels. What is Solar Glass? The most common type of solar glass is thin-film modules (e.g. Why Use Solar Glass? Where Can it be Used?

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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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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Wall-to-wall glass and a material palette informed by local vernacular define Zen House, a 33-square-metre micro home on stilts in Austria, completed by Czech studio Jan Tyrpekl. The glass micro home sits on a wooden platform made from glued-laminated timber, which is also utilised for the roof structure.

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Architecture Ideas

JULY 8, 2024

Modern technology has changed practically every area of our lives, including how weWays Tech Developments Have Changed Windows connect with our homes. Technology has transformed windows, a building’s essential part. These improvements have increased window operation, efficiency, security, and aesthetics.

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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. Alternatively, the dashboard can be customised in traced leather.

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Architizer

JANUARY 22, 2024

Architizer’s A+Product Awards celebrate the manufacturers at the forefront of material innovation. In the early years, glass was a medium for divine storytelling. Although beautiful, the windows were not decorative. The new process allowed glass to be seen as a structural element rather than a decorative addition.

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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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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Solar windows, also called solar glass windows, function as windows while also generating electricity from the sun. Solar windows’ potential impact on world energy generation is enormous. What are Solar Glass Windows? and Europe had achieved full transparency solar glass.

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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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Deezen

APRIL 15, 2024

Read: Jean Verville lines Montreal row house with sculptural plywood interiors From the garden room, glass doors lead into the open-plan ground floor. The ground floor is left raw, and the more intimate [upper] floors are treated in wood, a more noble material," said the studio's founder Jean Benoît Vétillard.

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Santa Cruz Architect

APRIL 19, 2023

Windows are among the largest contributors to heat losses in homes. It is estimated that on average a house loses 25 to 30 percent of its thermal energy through windows. And although there are certain solutions including double- or even triple-glazing, windows remain the weakest link in the building’s thermal envelope.

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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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Deezen

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Materials from a dismantled warehouse were used to build this courtyard house named Dailly, which local studio Mamout has nestled between two buildings in Belgium. Dailly is arranged around two courtyards and features colourful spaces filled with reclaimed materials. The concept is therefore to have a low, long house lit by patios."

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Living rooms with tactile brick , concrete and wood surfaces feature in this lookbook , which shows that opting for industrial materials doesn't have to sacrifice cosiness. Concrete is the predominant material, but stainless steel and wooden elements such as horizontally stacked logs also feature throughout.

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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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Deezen

JULY 3, 2022

From circular openings in an Indonesian dwelling to the lofty skylights of an English barn-style house, our latest lookbook features 10 residential interiors with striking windows. Architects and designers often use unusual windows in their projects to create visual interest within both residential and commercial interiors.

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Westeck News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Choosing Windows In The Pacific Northwest. Choosing windows isn’t as simple as going with a look you like. Durability and performance are key factors to be considered, and windows will perform and age differently in different areas of the country. SHGC measures how much of the sun’s heat will pass through a window.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

US company Ubiquitous Energy has invented a thin coating that turns windows into transparent solar panels, providing other ways to harvest renewable energy in buildings beyond rooftop panels. Ubiquitous Energy's transparent solar windows (above) are installed at Michigan State University (top). Any surface could become a solar panel.

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Deezen

JUNE 5, 2023

The Poetics of Necessity installation is based on an ongoing project from Fundacja BRDA , a non-profit that has collected more than 12,000 windows from households and businesses across Poland to help rebuild homes damaged by the war in Ukraine. Windows, he says, are a crucial resource for Ukrainians.

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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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Westeck News

JULY 28, 2023

Content courtesy of Government of Canada Window and Door Retrofit Grants – Government of Canada There are a number of options for upgrading the energy efficiency of your windows and doors. Learn more about replacing your windows and doors. studs, lintels) or by solid material (e.g., concrete, solid wood logs).

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Westeck News

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

What Are High Performing Windows and How Do They Save Energy? An increasing number of households and custom home builders are installing energy-efficient windows as our society grows more ecologically concerned. To help you choose the best windows, this article will explain high performing energy-efficient windows.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Neuhäusl Hunal opted for curved translucent glass partitions in place of doors to divide the interior spaces and create a sense of openness and fluidity. Three U-profiled glass partitions were then used to enclose a cloakroom, storage space and kitchen, while the remaining floor space can be used flexibly.

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