Deezen

APRIL 15, 2024

Read: Jean Verville lines Montreal row house with sculptural plywood interiors From the garden room, glass doors lead into the open-plan ground floor. The ground floor is left raw, and the more intimate [upper] floors are treated in wood, a more noble material," said the studio's founder Jean Benoît Vétillard.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As part of our review of 2023 , Dezeen's design and environment editor Jennifer Hahn has rounded up 10 of this year's most significant material innovations , including bricks made from toxic soil and a 3D printer for wool.

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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 So we have crazy ideas, but we're not crazy.".

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Architizer

JANUARY 22, 2024

Architizer’s A+Product Awards celebrate the manufacturers at the forefront of material innovation. In the early years, glass was a medium for divine storytelling. Although beautiful, the windows were not decorative. The new process allowed glass to be seen as a structural element rather than a decorative addition.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Materials from a dismantled warehouse were used to build this courtyard house named Dailly, which local studio Mamout has nestled between two buildings in Belgium. Dailly is arranged around two courtyards and features colourful spaces filled with reclaimed materials. The concept is therefore to have a low, long house lit by patios."

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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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Deezen

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Michael Kendrick Architects has completed a woodland retreat and holiday let in East Sussex, England , featuring timber-clad facades and large windows that allow views right through the building. Looking Glass Lodge is clad in timber. The building has electrochromic glass for added privacy.

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Deezen

MARCH 21, 2024

Brickwork extends across the floor of the basement Organised across four floors and a basement level, the white-walled gallery spaces sit alongside the existing staircase, lift, service and storage areas, where the structure's rough material finishes have been left exposed. The photography is by Yongjoon Choi.

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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

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. The project's swimming pool features underwater windows The studio conceived a 251-square-metre, three-storey house that was designed to be a "bold yet friendly addition to the neighbourhood".

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Solar windows, also called solar glass windows, function as windows while also generating electricity from the sun. Solar windows’ potential impact on world energy generation is enormous. What are Solar Glass Windows? and Europe had achieved full transparency solar glass.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Living rooms with tactile brick , concrete and wood surfaces feature in this lookbook , which shows that opting for industrial materials doesn't have to sacrifice cosiness. Concrete is the predominant material, but stainless steel and wooden elements such as horizontally stacked logs also feature throughout.

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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 The Glass Ribbon ›.

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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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Westeck News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Choosing Windows In The Pacific Northwest. Choosing windows isn’t as simple as going with a look you like. Durability and performance are key factors to be considered, and windows will perform and age differently in different areas of the country. SHGC measures how much of the sun’s heat will pass through a 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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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. studs, lintels) or by solid material (e.g., concrete, solid wood logs).

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Archinect

APRIL 19, 2024

The design solution creates a warm and inviting interior environment filled with natural light from an array of long skylights and large windows. The new facility’s material palette of glass, wood, and steel structura.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

US company Ubiquitous Energy has invented a thin coating that turns windows into transparent solar panels, providing other ways to harvest renewable energy in buildings beyond rooftop panels. Ubiquitous Energy's transparent solar windows (above) are installed at Michigan State University (top). Any surface could become a solar panel.

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Deezen

JUNE 5, 2023

The Poetics of Necessity installation is based on an ongoing project from Fundacja BRDA , a non-profit that has collected more than 12,000 windows from households and businesses across Poland to help rebuild homes damaged by the war in Ukraine. Windows, he says, are a crucial resource for Ukrainians.

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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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Westeck News

MARCH 4, 2022

What Makes a Window Energy Efficient? There are a few factors that will make your new home windows energy efficient and help you save money in the long run. These energy efficient features all help curate the perfect window for energy savings. Multiple Window Glass Panes. Quality Window Frame Materials.

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The Architecture Designs

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Exploring the Beauty of Milgard Bay Windows Windows play a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetics and functionality of a home, and among the various styles available, bay windows stand out for their elegance and versatility. Transformative Impact Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these windows offer practical benefits.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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. Image credit: Cameron Carothers Image credit: Cameron Carothers Externally, the home takes the form of a steel cube held aloft by four 40-foot-tall structural steel columns.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Spaces, materials, and textures have been masterfully combined for one-level living perfectly set in a tranquil open meadow surrounded by forest. Pastoral vistas unfurl from expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. Photo by Wiebke Martens A long, paved drive leads to the main residence, a guesthouse, and a spacious carport.

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Westeck News

JULY 8, 2022

A net zero future for windows – Two speakers share insights at the 2022 FGIA (Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance) conference. What will new codes and a net zero future mean for glazing and windows? The two panellists provided a brief history of the evolution of window energy performance from 2004 to 2022.

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Deezen

MARCH 3, 2023

Australian architect Emily Sandstrom has transformed a run-down 1930s bungalow in Sydney by adding an extension that was partly built from demolition materials. Two large sliding glass doors open out to a courtyard and let natural light into the kitchen extension. The photography is by Rohan Venn.

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Deezen

JUNE 29, 2023

Recycled metal sheeting and repurposed wood and glass form Tree House by the Lake, a home in Vietnam designed by local studio H2. It is enveloped by a forest and was built from local scrap materials to reduce its impact on the surrounding landscape. Many wood and glass elements were also repurposed from scrap.

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Modern Architecture Concept

JULY 27, 2023

When it comes to unexpected accidents or emergencies that involve broken glass, it’s crucial to have a reliable solution at your fingertips! Emergency glass replacement services are designed to provide immediate assistance, ensuring your property’s safety, security, and functionality.

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Architecture Ideas

JUNE 1, 2023

You may not know this, but Crittall windows and doors got their start in the 1880s. In the decades since, though, these steel-framed grids of metal and glass have evolved to suit a huge range of styles, tastes, and functions. Why Are Crittall-Style Windows and Doors So Popular?

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Deezen

AUGUST 20, 2023

For our latest lookbook , Dezeen has selected eight examples of interiors that were created with reclaimed and recycled materials, including a restaurant in Bangalore and a brick house in Ghent. Its glass walls were framed with recycled rods.

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Deezen

APRIL 1, 2023

Local studio Best Practice Architecture has used punchy colours, glass bricks and dichroic glass inside an optometry store in Seattle 's Leschi neighbourhood. The retail area is situated at the front of the space, facing the street through large windows, while the examination rooms and staff facilities can be found at the back.

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Deezen

JUNE 25, 2023

Brooklyn studio GRT Architects has designed an Italian restaurant in New York City where a visual cacophony of colour, pattern and materials combine for a maximalist aesthetic. Booths lined up along the window feature stepped orange backs A curved bar sits in the middle of the restaurant. The photography is by Christian Harder.

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The Spaces

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Though hardly a new trend, ‘raw’ has really taken off in 2023 with material textures playing pivotal roles in interior design. The raw aesthetic leans into the rugged side of minimalism, celebrating the texture and honesty of materials. But what exactly is it? Raw interiors are irregular or rough, weathered and often handworked.

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Westeck News

JANUARY 13, 2023

Studies on Passive Cooling Techniques for Buildings using PCM (Phase Change Material). One of their most recent studies was on passive cooling techniques for windows. Transparent elements like the glass in windows are responsible for a significant amount of SHG (solar heat gain). About Westeck Windows and Doors.

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Deezen

JUNE 16, 2023

Raw, tactile materials including clay tiles, earthenware pots and compressed earth bricks define this courtyard home near Chennai, India , designed by local practice Rain Studio. The structure was built from a combination of reclaimed and regional materials, which were left raw wherever possible. The photography is by Yash R Jain.

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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." The photography is by Nick Dearden.

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