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“Thermally Broken” Windows Explained

Westeck News

“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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Different Types of Window Glass for Window Construction

Architecture Ideas

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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These Five Homes Get a Fresh Outlook With Custom Windows and Doors

Dwell

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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Seeing Through Layers: Translucent Materials in Architecture

ArchDaily

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

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Looking Glass Lodge features glass facades that reflect the surrounding woodland

Deezen

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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The Art of Placing Windows in Your Home: A Comprehensive Guide to Maximize Light, Air, and Aesthetics 

The Architecture Designs

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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SMStudio includes pool with underwater windows in "bold" Vancouver house

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Gridded fibre-cement cladding and a swimming pool with underwater windows feature at the East Van Residence in Vancouver by Canadian firm SMStudio. The project's swimming pool features underwater windows The studio conceived a 251-square-metre, three-storey house that was designed to be a "bold yet friendly addition to the neighbourhood".

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