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How to Improve Internal and External Environments with Glass Ceilings

ArchDaily

Image © XINLEE As a highly transparent material that stands up to all but the most extreme of weather conditions, is easily formed into any size or shape, and, once formed, will last for thousands of years, glass is still one of the most innovative and crucial materials used in architecture. Read more »

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Seeing Through Layers: Translucent Materials in Architecture

ArchDaily

CO2 Pavilion Beijing / Superimpose Architecture. Despite its apparent simplicity, this property has fascinating applications in the architectural field, generating attractive and powerful proposals that play with light without obstructing views. Image © Beijing Shardisland Technology Co., Read more »

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A converted church in Bath boasts gallery-like interiors and colourful stained glass

The Spaces

Dazzling stained glass bathes the interior of this converted church in Bath in colour and light. Most elaborate of all is the large round stained glass window at the front of the converted church , which has original tracery fitted with stained glass. Inigo is listing Claremont Chapel for £1.85m.

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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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hiding glass house in japanese forest sees 360 degrees through all-round windows

designboom

The post hiding glass house in japanese forest sees 360 degrees through all-round windows appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. designed by makoto takei and chie nabeshima, the ‘ring house’ offers unobstructed views of the forest and generous open spaces.

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Eight homes where internal windows and partitions maximise light

Deezen

In this lookbook , we have collected eight projects that use internal glazing and partitions to create brighter home interiors and increased connectivity between spaces. While the primary use of windows is for daylight access and ventilation, they can also play a key role in visually connecting spaces within the home.

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Types of Residential Windows

Aric Gitomer Architect

Windows are the openings to the outer world. Encompassed within your home is the niche of comfort, warmth, and safety that get their aesthetic touch through windows. Windows act as catalysts of a functional yet visual completion of a home. Along with distributing load, windows promote natural ventilation and light.

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