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The Crucial Role of Glass Facades in Four Housing Projects

ArchDaily

Image © Rasmus Norlander The selection of windows and doors plays a key role in the development of any architectural project, as it can significantly influence the final appearance of a building. On the other hand, inadequate specification can lead to problems such as air leakage, energy loss, and a less visually appealing aesthetic.

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Ten homes with light-filled glass extensions

Deezen

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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From Float Glass to OLEDs: How Recent Advancements in Glass Technology Are Reshaping 21st Century Design

Architizer

If your brand is innovating in product design for architects, consider entering today: Enter the A+Product Awards It might be hard to believe in today’s see-through society, but glass was once a scarce resource used sparingly in architecture. In the early years, glass was a medium for divine storytelling. from 2021 to 2028.

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Ten residential interiors framed by statement windows

Deezen

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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Photovoltaics, Often Misunderstood as Visual Nuisances, Are Powerful Architectural Features

Architizer

These sweeping expanses of glass and silicon on exposed latticework structures are naturally dramatic and expressive while providing a dappled shade or shelter from the rain. But you can’t look away: there they are in full sun atop the house: ugly, unloved, visually jarring. Solar panel and glass canopy.

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Transparent Wood Aerogel Boosts Window Insulation

Santa Cruz Architect

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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Courtyard House by Yellow Cloud Studio Ltd

Archinect

The length of the floorplan meant that there was a need for natural light to reach the middle part of the house, thus the idea was born to retain a part of the rear garden as a courtyard that would sit amongst the functional layout of the space and provide not only light but also vital cross ventilation and visual connection.

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