The Architecture Designs

APRIL 16, 2024

Introduction: Windows are often considered the eyes of a home, offering glimpses into its personality and style. DIY custom blinds offer a cost-effective and personalized solution for homeowners looking to elevate their windows without breaking the bank. Painted mini blinds add a pop of color and personality to any room.

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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

APRIL 6, 2024

Built as a prototype for the studio's Sprout concept, the Netherlands home was designed to feature as many bio-based materials as possible, including a wooden frame structure and hemp insulation. The post Timber structure defines compact bio-based home in the Netherlands appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Chiela.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Wall-to-wall glass and a material palette informed by local vernacular define Zen House, a 33-square-metre micro home on stilts in Austria, completed by Czech studio Jan Tyrpekl. The result is a vaulted single-room structure enveloped in gl a ss and flanked by a terrace, raised four metres above the ground on concrete columns.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2024

Local architecture studio Daniel Canda & Asociados has renovated a 1980s country club residence in Argentina , opening up the interior and wrapping the second floor in ribbon windows. Downstairs, new sliding glass doors lead to a pool area and patio, while the structure's original square windows were kept intact on the facade.

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Architizer

JANUARY 22, 2024

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Deezen

APRIL 8, 2024

UK architecture studio Foster + Partners and local studio Ponce de León Arquitectos have broken ground on its first project in Uruguay , an apartment building wrapped around a multi-storey glass courtyard. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors enclose each floor and end in curved corners.

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Deezen

APRIL 24, 2023

Iruarrizaga designed the 500-square-metre house with a timber-clad upper level that bridges two rectangular concrete structures. The home is located by a lake in southern Chile Large windows on all sides of the upper level provide views of the surrounding landscape, including the lake, mountains and nearby Mocho Choshuenco volcano.

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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?

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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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Architecture Ideas

JUNE 7, 2023

Are you tired of your drafty windows, rising energy bills, or simply just want to update the look of your home? Let’s see window replacement. If yes, Windows replacement is the best solution to all these problems! Are your windows showing signs of wear and tear, letting in drafts, or just outdated?

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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

MAY 23, 2023

Completed in January 2022, the airy, 2,000-square metre (21,500-square foot) facility reflects the products and services of the client, Quebec wood products manufacturer SmartMill , and has a structure made with glued-laminated ( glulam ) timber columns and floor plates.

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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. In 1992, Joray laid the foundation for a minimalist window concept redefining spatial aesthetics.

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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* is defined as a structurally stable opening in an outside wall.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Built in 1994, the home is the last project Koening completed, uniquely built on four structural steel beams. 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. Image credit: Cameron Caro.

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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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Deezen

MARCH 4, 2023

Izquierdo Lehmann has designed a round lakeside house near Lago Ranco in southern Chile that is wrapped in glass with a series of wood-clad boxes projecting from its sides. A window above the bed not only brings light into the room but holds the triangular truss that merges the box back into the curving perimeter wall.

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Glass Housing Structural Engineering Exterior 108

Dwell

MARCH 11, 2024

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. "Even in the densely populated urban center of Tokyo, we should discover that there is nature to be respected." feet tall and 3.3 Home’s Most Attractive Quality?

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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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BD+C

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Created by Dr. Matyas Gutai of Loughborough University, the water-filled glass (WFG) system uses water to heat and cool structures in an attempt to reduce building energy use. WFG utilizes a sheet of water trapped between a panel of glass.

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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. Corstorphine & Wright worked with structural engineer Symmetrys to maintain a sense of history by retaining almost all of the existing structure.

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Santa Cruz Architect

JANUARY 15, 2023

Windows are an important investment in your home’s curb appeal and your quality of life. Gone are the days when homeowners’ interest in windows was limited to whether they could find appropriate coverings for the glass. We’ve compiled this guide to help you make informed choices as to best window options for your home.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

US studio CLB Architects has created a retreat in rural Wyoming that has three wood-clad structures, with a creek running underneath the primary residence. Located on a 35-acre (14-hectare) property near the town of Wilson, the home was envisioned as a series of "tectonic structures" set within a diverse ecosystem.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions.

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Archinect

APRIL 19, 2024

MBB designed the expansion of an existing building for Grace Church School in New York City, adding a new top floor structure for a double-height gymnasium and athletic center. The design solution creates a warm and inviting interior environment filled with natural light from an array of long skylights and large windows.

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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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Deezen

MARCH 9, 2022

Legislation is needed to force architects to prevent the mass slaughter of birds that "didn't evolve to deal with glass", experts have told Dezeen. "We They didn't evolve to deal with glass. Awareness of bird-window collisions , as they are called, is rising. They simply cannot see it.". Photo by Joe Woolhead.

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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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Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2022

o de Buen and Luis Young have used a green metallic frame to form the structure of an airy apartment built atop an existing building in Mexico City. The structure itself defines the architectural program," said the architects. Kitchen cabinetry matches the structural colour scheme. Structural engineering: CAFEL Ingenieri?a.

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Glass Cities Housing Structural Engineering 145

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 staircase is also made from glass. The house has some small windows, for additional ventilation.

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Client Clients Glass Building 101

Dwell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The house was very inwardly focused with low-lying windows that you couldn’t see out of unless you ducked or sat down. The interior contrasts with white plaster, allowing natural light to disperse throughout the home from a central skylight over the kitchen bringing light to all the perimeter rooms through interior glass."

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Windows Interior Housing Clients 141

Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Local studio Geddes Ulinskas Architects has completed an expansive home in Cow Hollow, San Francisco with indoor-outdoor spaces, a cast glass staircase and stone detailing. Geddes Ulinskas Architects added wood-wrapped roof eaves to the structure. The structure is pulled back from the exterior walls," the studio said.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Windows are an integral element of any residential design. When homes are built on topographically-unique and scenic lands, the placement of glass openings is even more important. Most notably, the large living room window frames the outdoor treeline in such a way that it almost doubles as a piece of art.

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Architizer

JANUARY 27, 2022

We believe it is the emotional intersection of Shenyang, which is why we settle ourselves here.The project is located on the first floor of a 20-year-old residential building of brick-concrete structure. We removed two existing structure columns and reset the columns after extending the base to the original layer of soil.

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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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Dwell

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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. The large timber shutters hide the full-height windows that slide into a hidden cavity behind the cedar rainscreen.

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