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Wonderforest Nature Preschool by Palette Architecture

Archinect

The façade provides opportunities for natural light, visual connection, and varying levels of privacy. The architectural approach was to layer the spaces along the storefront to create pockets of privacy and activity. The most public layer lies next to the glass and contains the welcome area, The Forest , and The Wetland.

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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. 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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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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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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Aireys House uses nature as an architectural canvas

Habitus Living

The captivating union of architecture and nature often yields breathtaking outcomes. The building’s form is defined by the implementation of recessed fixed glass and rammed earth fin walls, which craft an alternating sequence of framed views and transparent vistas of the horizon.

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Elevate Your Windows: 10 DIY Custom Blind Ideas

The Architecture Designs

Introduction: Windows are often considered the eyes of a home, offering glimpses into its personality and style. DIY custom blinds offer a cost-effective and personalized solution for homeowners looking to elevate their windows without breaking the bank. Bamboo roman shades add a touch of natural warmth and texture to any room.

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Biomorphic Overhead: 7 Glass Ceilings That Imitate Nature

Architizer

Browse the Architizer Jobs Board and apply for architecture and design positions at some of the world's best firms. By design, glass ceilings tend to attract attention to themselves. Glass ceilings enliven everything under them, imbuing the indoors with natural lighting that we seem to be instinctively drawn to.

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