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Reframing the Concept of Building Envelope Through Minimalist Windows

ArchDaily

Image Courtesy of Vitrocsa When we talk about the building envelope , we often make the analogy of a skin that protects and wraps the structure, creating a transition in the physical environment. These windows excel with their functionality and visual lightness, standing out in the architectural landscape. Read more ยป

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Modu clads Houston building with "self-cooling" exterior

Deezen

Brooklyn-based studio Modu has created a building envelope that lowers the ambient air temperature in order to help cool the interior and exterior of this Houston building. Each tenant will be provided with both an interior and exterior space. A bamboo grove will also provide additional shade.

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SHoPโ€™s Uber headquarters 'breathes' with smart accordion-style windows

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The 423,000-square-foot project is divided into two buildings ranging between six and eleven stories, linked by two suspended walkways. Photo © Jason O'Rear Photo © Jason O'Rear The scheme’s star attraction is its active “breathing” façade composed of full-height windows.

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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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โ€œThermally Brokenโ€ Windows Explained

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“Thermally broken” is a term used to describe a windowโ€™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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All About Window Testing

Westeck News

Faulty, leaking, windows can be frustrating, both financially and lack energy efficiency. Windows that let drafts in, cause cold spots, collect condensation, dampness, and mould, usually don’t offer enough defence against noise pollution either. Calculating thermal efficiency involves figuring out its U-Value.

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What If You Added a Window?

Dwell

At least once a week, I look at one particular wall in my living room and wonder why the person who built this place didnโ€™t put a window there. It doesnโ€™t butt up against another building; thereโ€™s no unsightly view. Designer Homes , the actual process of adding a window is pretty straightforward. The biggest unknown? "We

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