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 used as insulation between double-pane and triple-pane windows.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The high level of detailing express a complexity that makes this project a testament to a successful collaboration of owner, architect, and builder. The house was very inwardly focused with low-lying windows that you couldn’t see out of unless you ducked or sat down. "The Have one to share? Post it here.

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The Architecture Designs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Now that you have finally decided on your new windows, it is time to prepare for the installation. You will also want to make sure that there is enough space in the room for your contractor to work comfortably. Confirm Details With Your Contractor. Move Items Away From Windows. Give Your Contractor a Rundown.

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Deezen

JULY 13, 2023

UK studio Corstorphine & Wright has converted a world war two bunker in Dorset, UK, into a holiday home with a blast-shaped window cut in its front. The window was cut into the bunker The project was originally designed by UK studio Lipton Plant , which has since merged with Corstorphine & Wright.

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30X40 Design Workshop

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

We pressed pause on the construction of the Outpost project in early 2021 and onboarded a new contractor to see us through completion. Lesson 2: Contracts FTW My hope for every project is to file away the signed contract for construction and never look at it again. Pivoting to a new team is always an option.

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Architecture Ideas

MARCH 3, 2023

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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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The pattern is based on a Chinese ice-ray design, a common motif in wood lattice window designs in the Ming and Qing Dynasties,” says Laura Rambin, Principal at Studio Bondy Architecture. “On To see more architectural case studies and learn more about how metal could be utilized in your next project, visit BŌK Modern’s website.

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Architecture Ideas

MAY 15, 2022

Depending on your needs and tastes, there are a variety of home renovation projects that you can undertake to improve your home. Any home improvement project, no matter what type you’re interested in undertaking, should be thoroughly researched and planned prior to beginning any work. Source: thearchitecturedesigns.com.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects.

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Westeck News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

And just as importantly, do you want to ensure the project doesn’t become a nightmare? Liens, Permits & Warranties 6 HIRE A CONTRACTOR 1. Liens, Permits & Warranties 6 HIRE A CONTRACTOR 1. Contractors to avoid 3. Checking out contractors 4. Find a Professional START YOUR PROJECT 1. Contracts 4.

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BD+C

JULY 11, 2014

Renderings show that the planned residential tower will be a tier of bay windows placed slightly askew on top of each other, resulting in a flowing, twist-effect. The Chronicle reports that the tower’s developer, Tishman Speyer, will allocate 139 units of the 390 condominiums for lower-income buyers. Body Image: read more.

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aasarchitecture

AUGUST 9, 2022

This residential project involved the construction of three distinct structures, creating additional interior space and forming a private courtyard for an existing house that remains in place. Source by Buttrick Projects A+D. Location: Palo Alto, California, USA Architect: Buttrick Projects A+D Structural Engineering: Structus Inc.

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Deezen

APRIL 29, 2024

This included replacing the non-original windows with steel reproductions of the original frames. Oxidised copper cladding was used to wrap around the light-well and is complemented by metal railings and window frames coloured in "Voysey bottle green" chosen to pay homage to the original paintwork. The photography is by Jack Hobhouse.

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Deezen

JANUARY 21, 2024

A horizontal window frames views of the ocean in the main chapel In the Sea Chapel, pews face an altar that stands in front of a large horizontal window, framing a view out over the ocean and distant mountains. It is illuminated by a skylight that projects from the southeastern side of the building.

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BD+C

JUNE 16, 2023

Can a VR-enabled AEC Firm transform building projects? 0 dbarista Fri, 06/16/2023 - 14:36 Virtual Reality With the aid of virtual reality and 3D visualization technologies, designers, consultants, and their clients can envision a place as though the project were in a later stage. In reality, work has yet to begin.

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Deezen

MAY 16, 2024

The internal common areas on the ground floor have surfaces painted with bright colours and internal windows to help spread light. The building is all-electric, and windows have been placed strategically based on positioning to handle the intense Texas sun. The photography is by Casey Dunn.

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Deezen

MARCH 21, 2024

It is naturally fireproof along with steel-plate window frames." To reduce energy usage, the team added exterior shading devices to windows and integrated operable windows to facilitate cross ventilation. There is a division between public and private spaces Inside, one finds a division between public and private spaces.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2017

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. My first assignment as Project Manager was a major addition and renovation project for a church and facilities in Yorktown Heights. We wanted white windows.

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BD+C

JULY 11, 2014

Renderings show that the planned residential tower will be a tier of bay windows placed slightly askew on top of each other, resulting in a flowing, twisting-effect. Body Image: read more.

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Dwell

APRIL 30, 2024

Project Details: Location: Yarraville, Victoria, Australia Architecture and Interior Design: OOF! Post it here.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Architects: Want to have your project featured? From conceptual designs to projects under construction to completed buildings, we are proud to serve as a platform for showcasing global architectural talent and the brilliance of visualizers, engineers, manufacturers, and photographers who are crucial members of the industry.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Expanding the footprint of your house might seem like a smaller project, but planning-wise, it’s as intense as doing a full reno. Given my previous experience overseeing construction projects, I thought I was prepared. But two years later as of this writing, the project is still not finished. Interior Design in Arizona.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The red tone of the brickwork heavily contrasts the green that colours the doors, window frames and the underside of roof canopies. Other details include bulging bays that span entire rooms, circular and semi-circular windows, and drainpipes that draw bold graphic lines. Windows come in various shapes and sizes. Project credits.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Bright white plaster clads the exterior of a 1960s concrete building that has been turned into the self-designed studio of Baldridge Architects, which acted as the designer and contractor. Called Burnet Road Offices, the project involved the adaptive reuse of a small commercial complex along a main street in Austin.

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Deezen

JANUARY 29, 2024

Prioritising natural light, Oliver Leech Architects expanded the ground floor with an open living, dining and kitchen space, which meets the existing building with a large skylight and a window seat overlooking a small courtyard. The extension features a window seat overlooking the rear courtyard Oliver Leech Architects was founded in 2016.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Cardillo drew on "the rectangular cuspidate rooms of Marrakech" and "window panes somewhere between Venetian windows and the marble hammams of Istanbul" for the design. The first-floor bathroom features a porthole window Inside, the materials palette becomes more luxurious. The photography is by Antonino Cardillo.

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Architizer

MARCH 31, 2023

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. Many of our projects are in landmarked districts in New York City. We also include general contractors as early as possible.

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2024

Triple-glazed pine and aluminium-clad windows were set deeply into the walls to create sills that can double as seating, desks, and counters. A kitchenette was outfitted with cobalt blue cabinetry "Unlike many contemporary projects, there is a purposeful restraint in glazing," said the studio.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A circular pivot window marks the front facade The studio rebuilt the front facade – now marked by a circular pivot window that replaced a leaking solarium – gutted the interior and rearranged spaces. The photography is by Joe Fletcher.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The facade of the gallery is framed in aged steel to contrast the contemporary gallery The facade of the gallery was framed in aged steel, with portions of solid metal and large glass panels arranged to form a window display for the artworks. The photography is by Zhu Runzi.

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Deezen

APRIL 8, 2024

The fluted facade motif echoes the circular columns and arched windows of a nearby Grade II* listed church and is repeated at different scales across the building. Designed by Amos and Amos , the homes have large windows and high ceilings throughout to maximise daylight. Bell Phillips was founded by Phillips and Tim Bell in 2004.

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Deezen

MAY 8, 2024

A radiant system provides heat, and fresh air flows in through operable windows. Natural ventilation was incorporated into every inhabitable room, with all the primary public spaces having at least three operable windows to promote cross breezes," the team said. Project credits: Design architect and architect of record: T.W.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 28, 2023

25:8 Architecture + Urban Design added a cedar-clad extension to an Ottawa home "The project was inspired by a bird in flight. The box – clad in white cement board like an eggshell protecting the inhabitants inside – has windows that frame views toward nature, easily seen to the east where the screen cuts lower into a railing.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The new building's first floor has floor-to-ceiling windows and is topped with a wooden canopy that extends over the street, while the upper floors were clad in grey brick. The project includes the addition of a gallery and office building, as well as the further development of the museum's outdoor greenspace.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Project Status: Built. Architizer chatted with Nina Freedman from Dreamland Creative Projects to learn more about this project. Nina Freedman: The theme of ‘Design with Purpose’ inspired an exploration for a temporary project that was not attached to purpose only as a serious, problem solving, civic responsibility.

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Westeck News

JULY 21, 2023

With the great attributes known for the PVC lineal in window and door systems, many cellular PVC windows systems today are designed with a more traditional and historical look and assembly such as wooden joinery and accents. If you or your architect can design it, our specialty department can most likely build it.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Read: BIG designs trio of villas nestled into remote Japanese island In the dry spa, a circular skylight was carved into the existing ceiling to draw sunlight into the below-ground space, while a more than four-metre-wide arched window was inserted into the wet spa's existing retaining wall. Mergenthaler said. Restyling S.r.l.

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