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Understanding the Concept of the Cost of Windows Replacement

Architecture Ideas

Most homeowners understand that they are supposed to get their windows replaced, but not all of them understand how to calculate the cost of windows replacement. It is important to understand what actually plays a role in determining the worth of getting the windows replaced compared to the money you pay.

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High in the Berkeley Hills, a Home Cast in Concrete and Glass Asks $2.4M

Dwell

Through the stone entry, turn a corner to reach the stunning, open-concept living area. A stone fireplace grounds the space and is flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows that frame breathtaking bay views. Photo by Christian Klugmann See the full story on Dwell.com: High in the Berkeley Hills, a Home Cast in Concrete and Glass Asks $2.4M

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Eight ways to prevent birds flying into buildings with glass facades

Deezen

Collisions with windows cause billions of bird deaths each year. From patterned glass to netting, here are eight ways to make buildings more bird-friendly. Reflective surfaces are "the main culprit" for mass bird deaths according to Melissa Breyer, a volunteer who has studied bird-window collisions in New York City.

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Ten residential interiors framed by statement windows

Deezen

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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Important Portals: 6 Residential Designs Where Traditional Arches Meet Contemporary Concepts

Architizer

This concept led them to craft a series of living spaces specifically tailored to accommodate artists, providing environments where creativity can flourish. Its striking appearance is characterized by a white façade adorned with yellow windows, creating a striking contrast against the surrounding water.

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Rejecting the Ribbon Window: 7 Architectural Experimentations With Fenestration

Architizer

In his 1927 manifesto, Five Points of Architecture, Le Corbusier made horizontal windows a core concept of his architectural philosophy. These long narrow windows which could wrap around the façade’s length like a ribbon, he argued, were the best way to offer evenly light spaces throughout a building without compromising privacy.

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DHaus brightens Hertfordshire House with glass extension

Deezen

Designed to help connect the home to its garden, the extension was designed to turn a house that suffered from dark and small spaces into a light-filled home with glass walls that frame views of nature. We were interested in creating heavy sculptural forms in a limited material palette with three main elements of concrete, timber and glass."

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