Archinect

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Numerous problems including flooding, failed fire alarms, shattered glass windows that appear out of nowhere, and floor collapses stemming from a built-over underground stream have befallen the Rafael Viñoly- designed Bronx Hall of Justice for more than a decade. “Our history with this building goes back to its opening.

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Windows Building Glass Cities 261

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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Windows Manufacturing Glass Exterior 83

Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2023

Founded in 2020 by Loughborough University architecture lecturer Matyas Gutai, Water-Filled Glass (WFG) aims to use patented technology to make heavily glazed buildings significantly more sustainable. Its windows contain a thin layer of water between glass panes, which absorbs heat from sunlight. Water House 2.0 and Water House 2.0

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Windows Building Glass Estimating 145

Archinect

APRIL 10, 2024

Kohn Pedersen Fox has designed a new state-of-the-art research and academic facility that will deliver Columbia Universty ’s first purpose-built, all-electric lab building for the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. “This required us to design a building where the architecture and the mechanical systems work toge.

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Building Design Management Windows 274

Deezen

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

For our latest lookbook , we've collected eight window seats in homes across the world including clever custom-made solutions in wood and concrete. By installing a window seat, interior designers don't just add extra seating to a room, they also create a peaceful space that can be used for contemplation and relaxation.

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Windows Home Inspiration Interior 136

Dwell

APRIL 9, 2024

Whether part of a new build or a gut renovation, natural light is the great equalizer. 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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Windows Home Renovation Contemporary 109

Deezen

APRIL 29, 2024

The studio renovated the Grade-II listed building – the only factory designed by the architect – into a "premium workspace" for property developer Dorrington. It will be occupied by wallpaper company Sanderson Design Group , which originally commissioned the building as an extension to its main factory more than a century ago.

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Restoration Art IT Architect 119

Deezen

JANUARY 27, 2024

Green terrazzo is teamed with concrete and clay-toned plaster at Terzetto, a London flat extension that architecture studio ConForm Architects has modelled on bay windows. Externally, these distinct materials have been combined to evoke the components of a bay window – which are a plinth, column and pediment.

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Windows Architect Materials Home 125

ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Image Courtesy of Euramax Building envelopes create a physical boundary or shell integrated to the outer skin of a structure, separating indoor and outdoor environments. Through multiple styles and shapes, they are key to giving character to a building, its visual appearance and integration with the surrounding environment.

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Building Design Environment Visualization 278

Dwell

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

At least once a week, I look at one particular wall in my living room and wonder why the person who built this place didn’t put a window there. It doesn’t butt up against another building; there’s no unsightly view. Designer Homes , the actual process of adding a window is pretty straightforward. The biggest unknown? "We

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Windows Exterior Renovation Contractor 78

ArchDaily

MARCH 26, 2024

Taking on the role of an entrance, a window to ponder out of, a gathering spot, and a stage, the porch has come to represent community and identity for many neighborhoods in the United States. Image via William A.

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Building Windows Housing Interior 317

Westeck News

AUGUST 19, 2022

Content courtesy of Efficient Windows Collaborative. Guidelines for Window Design Standards. In today’s world, it’s crucial to take both the building requirements and design advice into account when choosing windows for your house. Building Codes. Window Selection. Considerations for Design.

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Windows Design Contractor Building 90

Westeck News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Content courtesy of Third Derivative Energy Losses from Windows Around The Globe Contribute 1 Gigaton of CO2 Emissions Annually—Here’s How Startups and Venture Capital’s (VC’s) Are Changing This. This weak link of inefficient windows is augmenting our global energy usage crisis, with mounting climate implications.

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Windows Innovation Technology Technology 76

Archinect

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Built in 1913, Seattle’s Federal Reserve Bank building acts as a window to the past in a city typically defined by its progressive, forward-thinking culture. The renovation included a glass addition that appears to float over the existing historic building. “But the wh.

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Building Government Renovation Contemporary 176

Westeck News

MARCH 17, 2023

How Windows Are Created. Have you ever wondered about the process of how windows are created, making glass that is completely smooth and clear? Many are unaware of the complex procedure to create the gorgeous windows that are frequently look through in homes, and residential buildings.

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Windows Glass Residential Manufacturing 82

Contemporist

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

A modern building facade with glass and blue-green ceramic details.

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Windows Building IT Glass 101

Building and Interiors

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

UPVC windows such as bay windows, sliding windows, etc. have revolutionized the game of windows and doors with their excellent features and great price ranges. Also, it is a topic of interest for all architects, developers, and constructors who want to take up better and innovative projects.

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Windows Design Innovation Development 52

Deezen

JANUARY 10, 2023

The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features windows filled with water that can help to heat and cool buildings. Water-Filled Glass (WFG) aims to use the patented technology, which it estimates can reduce energy bills by 25 per cent, to make heavily glazed buildings more sustainable.

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Windows Building Estimating Glass 100

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? This means solar windows do not need to be angled towards the sun to catch the energy-giving rays.

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Windows Estimating Technology Technology 88

Archinect

JANUARY 23, 2023

Pelli Clarke & Partners has completed Torre Mítikah, the tallest building in Mexico City. Situated in the city’s Coyoacán neighborhood, the 877-foot-tall residential skyscraper is described by its designers as a “window to the heavens.”

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Cities Building Residential Concept 332

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

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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Windows Housing Residential Industrial 116

Archinect

MARCH 2, 2024

In addition, the houses provide indoor-outdoor connections through large windows. The prefabricated homes are entirely made of recycled and recyclable steel. They can be used in a variety of ways, such as accessory dwelling units (ADU) and remote living spaces. The interior of the homes are characterized as ultra-modern and warm.

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Modern Manufacturing Architecture Building 307

Archinect

AUGUST 7, 2023

Boston is officially ending its reliance on fossil fuels in government-owned buildings after Mayor Michelle Wu signed a new executive order banning their use in all new municipal construction and renovation projects across the city. Boston’s stock of municipal buildings is currently responsible for only 2.3%

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Cities Building Government Renovation 246

Westeck News

JULY 7, 2023

Content courtesy of Sash Windows London The Origin of Stained Glass Stained glass windows have been around for generations. During the rise of the Gothic, during the 12th century, the art of the stained-glass window flourished exceptionally. Glazing and Leading Glazing i s important for stained glass windows.

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Windows Glass Manufacturing Modern 82

Bustler

MARCH 13, 2023

The series describes itself as a “window into tomorrow’s cities” by celebrating excellence in projects still undergoing design or construction, which have “the potential for positive contribution to communities, neighborhoods and urban landscapes around the world.” Below we have rounded up the winners for the 2023 edition.

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Windows Cities Project IT 97

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. A rough opening serves the purpose of installing one or more windows or doors.

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Government Windows Manufacturing Installation 83

Westeck News

MARCH 25, 2022

High Performance Windows. “High-performance windows” is a term that is used to describe a window that will give the highest and best ratings when it comes to energy efficiency. High-performance windows are a must whether you’re creating a net-zero home or seeking Passive House certification.

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Windows Glass Renovation Home 84

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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Windows Residential Interior Visualization 140

Westeck News

JUNE 2, 2023

Content courtesy of Energy Star Energy-Efficient Window Terms Explained. Updating or installing new windows for a new residential or commercial build requires a bit of a learning curve to understand the “science” behind an energy-efficient window. It is measured on a scale from 0.20

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Windows Glass Manufacturing Consulting 59

Archinect

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Work has been completed on the 80 M office building in Washington DC. The project, which saw a three-story timber extension added atop an existing seven-story concrete building, is described by the design team as “the first commercial office building in Washington DC to feature a vertical extension constructed using mass timber.”

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IT Commercial Engineering Engineering 293

Santa Cruz Architect

JUNE 10, 2023

Window flashing is an essential component of any home’s building envelope. Understanding the key aspects of window flashing is crucial for homeowners to ensure the longevity and integrity of their windows and overall structural integrity. It features a slope that encourages water to drain down and out.

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Windows Installation Regulation Manufacturing 75

Dwell

MARCH 7, 2024

In addition to building the house, Jeremy harvested most of the wood finishes from the forest around the house." Every room in the Cor-Ten clad residence has a floor-to-ceiling bump-out with its own panoramic view. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Windows Home Finishes Housing 104

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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Windows Estimating Glass Utilities 79

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).

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Windows Technology Technology Glass 122

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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Windows Glass Construction Construction 59

Deezen

MARCH 14, 2024

Dutch studio Powerhouse Company has created the Marga Klompé Building at Tilburg University, the Netherlands , is "the first college building in Europe to be entirely constructed from solid wood". Situated on a forested university campus in Tilburg , the cuboid building has a mass timber structure and facades clad in Portuguese stone.

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Building Consulting Education Sustainability 128

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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Windows Installation Design Events 100