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. This house was designed for a small family that loved their neighbourhood but needed a more functional house and floor plan that would suit their lifestyle and needs," the studio said.

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Architecture Ideas

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Have you ever seen a house without any window? Probably your answer would be a big no as there are no such house without any windows unlike it is a store room. This kind of window seems to be best kitchen and also you can have the frame of the window colored in different suitable colors.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Pierre Koenig’s Schwartz House has been listed for sale in Rustic Canyon, Los Angeles. The cube is rotated 30 degrees on an axis to face the canyon and ocean and clad in bright steel with a blend of full-length and half-length windows. By contrast, the four columns and external staircase are finished in black paint.

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Deezen

AUGUST 9, 2023

A blocky pink form and curving glass walls define House R3, a residence by Bangkok studio PHTAA on a compact roadside site in Thailand. PHTAA has created House R3 in Thailand To give privacy from the nearby road, PHTAA infilled House R3's road-facing facade with concrete panels so that it is almost entirely solid. "So

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Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2023

British startup Water-Filled Glass has developed panes of glass filled with water that use sunlight to power a "crazy" energy-saving heating and cooling system. 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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Building and Interiors

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What function do you believe a window has in a home’s curb appeal? The house‘s appeal is boosted by the design and style of the windows. These are important components of any structure that allows natural light and air to pass through.

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The Spaces

OCTOBER 6, 2022

A Deco Revival house midway between Brussels and Antwerp is on the market with Belgian realtor Architecten Woning for €445,000. The geometric villa, an early example of postmodernism , was designed by Belgian architect Hugo Lejon as his own home, on the site of a 1930s Jos Chabot house near the Bosbeek River in Willebroek.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

When it opened in 2008, the loftily named Bronx Hall of Justice was billed as the crown jewel of New York’s court system — the biggest courthouse in the state, sheathed in glass and housing enough courtrooms to handle dozens of criminal and civil cases each day.

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Dwell

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. The timber box, for sleeping and bathing, is placed above the deck and the area below is enclosed with glass to create a semi-outdoor living space on the deck. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. The idea was to take the existing house and give it new life—one that met the needs and aesthetics of our designer clients. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Deezen

AUGUST 14, 2023

A minimal material palette helps define this glazed extension , which London studio DHaus has added to the back of a house in Hertfordshire, UK. 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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Deezen

JULY 17, 2022

For our latest lookbook , we've chosen 10 residential glass extensions that create airy, light-filled and modern additions to homes. Glass is a popular material for house extensions as it is durable, weather-resistant and – thanks to its transparency – adds light and brightness to a space. Find out more about Tower House ›.

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Dwell

APRIL 11, 2024

Built using the prefabricated Blue Sky and IT House systems, the residence comes with a guesthouse, a sparkling lap pool, and 10 wooded acres. Floor-to-ceiling windows illuminate the interior, creating a seamless interplay between indoor comfort and the natural world.

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Santa Cruz Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

In recent years, companies have been working on a solution to this problem: solar glass (often referred to as “solar windows”), which can turn windows into power-generating panels. What is Solar Glass? The most common type of solar glass is thin-film modules (e.g. Why Use Solar Glass? Where Can it be Used?

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Archinect

AUGUST 23, 2023

t House is perched atop Los Angeles’ Hollywood Hills, offering commanding views of the San Fernando Valley, Griffith Park, and the iconic Hollywood Sign. Upon entry, a vertical slot window unveils a striking three-story-high view perfectly aligned with Barham Boulevard to the north, forging a seamless connection between earth and sky.

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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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Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2022

The Cascada House was designed by Mexican architects Nun?o Cascada House is topped with two sloping roofs. This opens to a generous patio via sliding glass doors. Through large glass panels that open widely, the house integrates with the ambient vegetation, dissolving the boundary between interior and exterior," they explained.

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Architecture Ideas

JANUARY 25, 2022

As a Canadian homeowner looking to buy energy-efficient windows for your home, you may hear the term Low-E glass used quite frequently. To answer these questions, we have reached out to Ecoline, Canadian window installation experts, and this is what they have to say about using Low-E glass windows. Keep reading!

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Dwell

MARCH 11, 2024

They wanted a house where they could live comfortably, feeling all four seasons, even in the center of the city," shares principal architect and CEO Hiroshi Nakamura. 87 pieces of optical glass—each measuring 13.1 The high specific gravity of the glass provides sufficient sound insulation against the noise of the city.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Netherlands-based Studio Job has created a curved bronze-and-glass sculpture named The Embrace for Dutch art institute KunstKerk as a humourous update on traditional stained-glass windows. The final design features two undulating "windows" that seem to stretch towards each other above a smaller, central window.

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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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Deezen

JUNE 25, 2022

London studio Will Gamble Architects has added a brick bedroom suite to a Georgian house in England, along with a contrasting glass-walled extension on the ground floor that opens to the garden. Will Gamble Architects has extended a Georgian house in England. Glass walls line the ground-floor addition.

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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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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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Deezen

MARCH 21, 2024

Architecture practice Studio Octopi has added a rear extension clad in mint-green metal to The Saddlery, a Georgian house in southeast London. Studio Octopi 's design uses the extension to rationalise the levels between the existing house and the garden and to revamp the fragmented rear elevation.

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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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Dwell

JANUARY 17, 2024

Photo courtesy of Agave Sotheby’s International Realty Photo courtesy of Agave Sotheby’s International Realty The upstairs primary suite features folding windows overlooking the living areas. Pierre Koenig’s Steel-and-Glass Schwartz House Hits the Market for $4.6M

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Dwell

AUGUST 15, 2022

Every room in the house has amazing floor-to-ceiling windows, giving you the ultimate indoor/outdoor experience. Comprised of wood, glass, and cement, the 1964 home blends into its lush landscape. Here’s Your Chance to Own the House That ABBA Built A Stone Home Wrapped in Lush Greenery Seeks $2.9M in Mexico

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Dwell

OCTOBER 17, 2022

MuuwSpace’s backyard prefab office, a roughly 100-square-foot plan, is wrapped in glass and metal and features a wood deck. Photo by Raido Nurk "The original idea came in 2017, when a friend and I talked about the idea of a seclusion cabin or a prefab tiny house where one could be alone," Truup explains. Prices start at $32,000.

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Deezen

MARCH 10, 2022

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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Glass Building Windows Concept 140

Westeck News

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

What Are High Performing Windows and How Do They Save Energy? An increasing number of households and custom home builders are installing energy-efficient windows as our society grows more ecologically concerned. To help you choose the best windows, this article will explain high performing energy-efficient windows.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Architect Odile Decq has completed a house in France with walls of translucent glass, to create the optimal lighting conditions for a client with vision impairment. The house has walls of translucent glass. The house has walls of translucent glass. The staircase is also made from glass.

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Client Clients Glass Building 104

Deezen

JUNE 14, 2022

Danish architect Sigurd Larsen has designed a cabin for hospitality start-up Raus featuring furniture built into "cave-like" niches and panoramic windows that frame views of nature. The cabin's height and the inclusion of large windows help to enhance the sense of spaciousness. Large windows overlook the surroundings.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Pastoral vistas unfurl from expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. Architect Philip Collins used pavilions at each end of the house to create the indoor/outdoor relationship so important in this modern style. Photo by Wiebke Martens A long, paved drive leads to the main residence, a guesthouse, and a spacious carport.

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Dwell

MARCH 19, 2023

Expertly engineered by NanaWall, a 12-foot bifold glass wall floods the ADU with natural light and fresh air while remaining energy-efficient when closed. The 12-foot bifold glass wall that NanaWall created for the Dwell House allows a harmonious relationship with its surroundings and provides ample light and ventilation.

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Architizer

AUGUST 29, 2022

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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Windows Architecture Residential Inspiration 104

Deezen

MARCH 2, 2024

Prague studio Byró Architekti has renovated a 19th-century house in the Czech town of Kutná Hora, adding unexpected openings and colourful joinery that create a playful contrast with the original interior. The house's main feature is a spiral staircase that forms a vertical circulation core at the centre of the plan.

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