Westeck News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

A window is defined as an assembled unit consisting of a frame/sash component holding one or more pieces of glazing functioning to admit light and/or air into an enclosure and designed for a vertical installation in an external wall of a residential building. This definition also includes all transoms greater than 700 mm (27 in.) in height.

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Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2023

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. Studio Schicketanz has completed a renovation of the former seaside home of modernist architect Henry Hill.

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BD+C

JANUARY 28, 2014

Each year, high-rise building experts from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) release their predictions for the worldwide skyscraper industry. They also recap the top tall-building news from the previous year (see "2013: The year of the super-tall skyscraper" ). Body Image: read more.

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BD+C

MARCH 7, 2014

Larry David, Maria Menounos, and Sofia Vergara are among the Hollywood elites scheduled to attend a star-studded gala March 8 to celebrate the opening of Emerson College''s new $85 million Los Angeles campus building. Body Image: read more.

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Deezen

MARCH 25, 2023

To add this warmth, the majority of the interventions were made with wood, which forms wall panelling, louvred partitions, frames for glass walls, and furniture. The linear space is divided up along its fenestrated facade. The concrete floors were refinished in matte grey.

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Westeck News

MARCH 10, 2023

Content courtesy of BOAOBC BC Building Code Changes Coming May 1, 2023 These building code changes enable 20% better energy efficiency and provide an opt-in Zero Carbon Step Code (formerly known as the Carbon Pollution Standard), and were signed by the Minister of Housing last week. Email building.safety@gov.bc.ca if you have questions.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

. – The use of glass as a building material positively impacts learning, healing, productivity and well-being, according to a white paper published by Guardian Industries read more.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Recent advancements in structural design, combined with the loosening of density and zoning requirements, has opened the door for the so-called "superslim skyscraper.". Developers love the building type because they can finally take advantage of land that was previously unusable for large multifamily and mixed-use structures. Body Image: read more.

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BD+C

MAY 15, 2013

Low-emissivity (low-e) glasses are critical to making today’s buildings brighter, more energy-efficient and more sustainable. Here are five tips to help architects, engineers, and contractors understand and explain the differences among low-e glasses and their impact on building performance: Body Image: read more.

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BD+C

JULY 9, 2013

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has named two winners and three finalists of its 2013 Innovation Award. Body Image: read more.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 13, 2014

SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of advanced fire rated glass and framing systems, recently debuted new products at the GlassBuild Show in Las Vegas and the CSI Construct Show in Baltimore. Fenestration and Glazing Fire and Life Safety Glass Cladding Glass Technology Fire-Rated Products Glass and Glazing'

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BD+C

JULY 12, 2013

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BD+C

JANUARY 23, 2014

"FKI Headquarters represents a new exterior wall typology that both integrates significant quantities of photo voltaic panels into the exterior wall and slopes the vision glass at an angle that generates self-shading and allowing less reflective glass to be used. Body Image: read more.

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BD+C

MAY 28, 2014

The architecture for the two-building headquarters of Ziraat Bank, Turkey’s largest and oldest financial institution, is inspired by the country’s cultural heritage. The 40- and 46-story towers will incorporate motifs, geometrical patterns, and symbols of the Ottoman Empire, including the Turga, the seal of the Sultan. Body Image: read more.

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Deezen

MAY 22, 2023

A steel frame holds two fully retracting, floor-to-ceiling glass panel walls that turn the living and dining rooms into a breezeway through the house from the north to the south, bringing in sunlight and cross ventilation off the adjacent pool.

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BD+C

JANUARY 21, 2014

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BD+C

JULY 14, 2014

The plan for this building in Yekaterinburg is to rethink the conventional cellular office and tailor it to how RMK operates. The interiors consist of more intimate, domestic scaled workspaces instead of the currently popular large open space. Body Image: read more.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

PPG Industries’ flat glass business has received $312,000 from the U.S. Fenestration and Glazing Glass Cladding Glass Technology Glass and Glazing' Fenestration and Glazing Glass Cladding Glass Technology Glass and Glazing' Exclude Content: Yes.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

PPG Industries announced that it has created a new library of building information and modeling (BIM) files, and that architects and specifiers can now use PPG Glass eVIEW to generate custom BIM files for any conceivable PPG glass configuration. Fenestration and Glazing Glass Cladding BIM/IT Glass Technology Glass and Glazing'

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

Do you know the type of fenestration system? 27 important questions about façade leakage 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 10:31 Cladding and Facade Systems Walter P Moore’s Darek Brandt discusses the key questions building owners and property managers should be asking to determine the health of their building's façade. Is there one seal or two?

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BD+C

MAY 6, 2013

SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of fire rated glass and faming systems, is proud to announce that Autodesk Revit models are now available for its fire rated walls, window and door systems via www.safti.com and Autodesk Seek. These data-rich, intelligent 3-D models comply with the Revit Model Content Style Guide (RMCSG) version 2.1.

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BD+C

MAY 8, 2013

Scott Thomsen, president of Guardian Industries Global Flat Glass Group, will engage the global glass technorati in an opening speech at Glass Performance Days Finland June 11-15 in Tampere. In addition, Guardian technologists and scientists will present a wide variety of technical papers and glass industry innovations.

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BD+C

JULY 14, 2014

The plan for the building in Yekaterinburg is to rethink the conventional cellular office and tailor it to how RMK operates. The interiors consist of more intimate, domestic scaled workspaces instead of the currently popular large open space. Body Image: read more.

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Architizer

MAY 5, 2022

A hexagonal pattern made of triple-glazed panels, fritted glass and iridescent aluminum covers the façade and controls light and visibility in different parts of the structure. The fragmented roof form incorporates fenestrations at different levels to allow natural light to enter from the top. Images by Adam Mørk.

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BD+C

APRIL 8, 2013

Daylighting Designs Fenestration and Glazing Dayligthing Technology Glass Cladding Glass Technology Building Enclosure Systems Cladding and Facade Systems Daylighting Glass and Glazing' Oldcastle® Architectural has acquired Expocrete Concrete Products Ltd.,

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BD+C

MAY 20, 2014

The foreword is written by well-known German architect Christoph Ingenhoven.

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ArchiDiaries

AUGUST 4, 2022

The omnipresence of glass partition systems in the interior ties the floor plan visually, lending it a seamless character. The omnipresence of glass partition systems in the interior ties the floor plan visually, lending it a seamless character. Project Description. (“Text as submitted by the Architects”).

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BD+C

APRIL 17, 2013

The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) approved changes to its NFRC 100 and NFRC 200 standards, allowing certain shading devices to be rated for U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient. Standards Codes and Standards'

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Architizer

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Full-height glass doors on both the north and south elevation maximize daylight and establish a connection to the community. Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. The interior finishes are light and airy.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Few materials have redefined modern architecture like glass. Vitrocsa, a pioneering Swiss glass manufacturer, has built on this idea through a revolutionary approach to window design. High-quality glazing systems, durable off-form concrete and recycled Australian hardwoods contribute to the structure’s robustness and longevity.

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Architizer

AUGUST 22, 2022

Architectural terracotta is slightly different from normal bricks, they are plain or ornamental with a glazed coating and larger in size than brick. The building includes admin offices, seminar rooms, galleries, and a monumental two-story glass archive hall. Pope John Paul II Hall. and Associates , Rijeka, Croati.

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Building and Interiors

APRIL 8, 2022

Glass is a versatile material that offers a plethora of doors designs and application areas like for bathrooms, wardrobes room partitions. In this article, we provide you with all the information about glass doors, ranging from different types from sliding to revolving, advantages and a list of top glass door manufacturers in India.

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Modern window frames cut air infiltration down to almost zero and, when used with advanced glazings, can slash up to 40 percent off your heating and cooling bills. Manufacturers have expanded those choices with new frame materials, glazing and installation options. Some windows also free you from periodic painting.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Guardian Industries DiamondGuard glass was recently installed on the 102nd story of the Empire State Building in New York City as part of an extensive renovation to update this venerable landmark. Image Gallery: read more.

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Its Tudor style is characterized by an irregular facade and elevation composition featuring slender doors and windows with mullions and leaded stained glass, and a steeply pitched roof clad in terracotta tiles. These interior layouts reflected the home’s origins and domestic lifestyle of yesteryear.

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BD+C

MARCH 6, 2013

SAFTI FIRST , leading USA-manufacturer of fire rated glazing and framing systems, is pleased to announce that in addition to meeting ASTM E-119/NFPA 251/UL263 with hose stream for up to 2 hours, the SAFTIfire GPX Framing now has a Level 8 Ballistic Rating per UL 752 Standard for Bullet Resistant Materials. read more. read more.

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BD+C

JANUARY 31, 2013

LaCantina Doors has been awarded "Best Of Houzz" 2013 by Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design. The innovative folding company was chosen by the more than 11 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community. read more.

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