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ACFD Architecture wraps glass home around apple tree in Quebec

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The all-black home, surrounded by a boreal forest, is made up of a square surrounding a small courtyard that contains an apple tree that reminded the client of their childhood. The Apple Tree House is a modernist-style glass residence. General contractor: Marion Gauthier. Structural engineer: Poincaré – Paul-Henry Boutros.

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How Stained Glass Windows Are Made

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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.

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Imbue Design completes glass-and-steel home in Utah desert landscape

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The Watchman Cabin was completed collaboratively with a nature-loving client who was "captivated" by the area's natural surroundings after visiting. The weathered steel skin provides privacy and protection from the harsh desert climate, while glass volumes in public spaces act as eyes taking in every magnificent vista," said the architects.

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An Architect’s Guide To: Designing Your First Passive House

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Have you ever wondered why clients are now seeking Passive Houses in larger numbers? Passive house construction and high-performance windows and doors in this townhouse addition allowed us to create walls of glass with an indoor-outdoor experience to a roof deck clear of all mechanicals. Photos by Peter Peirce, Inc.

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Oliver Leech Architects adds skylit extension to London home

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The ground floor hosts an expanded living, dining and kitchen space While the layout of the home's front rooms remains largely the same, they now open into the large new living area, creating an axis through to a concrete and brick patio garden accessed through full-height, sliding glass doors. The photography is by Jim Stephenson.

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Studio Schicketanz renovates Henry Hill's mid-century house on the California coast

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Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California , the cedar house was originally constructed in 1961 and expanded in 1969 and again in 1971, with unusually shaped rooms, rounded seating spaces and colourful glass accents. The studio renovated the finishes and restored some of the original layouts. The home features stained glass elements.

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IJboulevard is an underwater bike park in Amsterdam

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Large glass surfaces around the stairwells allow natural daylight to filter in and offer a view of the parking facility from above, ensuring a sense of security for building users. Both lead down from the pedestrian boulevard above. Rounded edges and flowing lines help create continuous sight lines through the building.