Westeck News

MARCH 22, 2024

“Thermally broken” is a term used to describe a window’s construction in the windows and door manufacturing industry. Thermal breaks are a component of the window frame, but they also influence how temperature is transferred to other components of the window, such as the glass.

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Windows Manufacturing Glass Exterior 81

Deezen

APRIL 21, 2024

Shades of green, red and yellow run throughout this lookbook , which collects nine home interiors enlivened by colourful window frames. Whether painted wood, plastic or metal, opting for colourful window frames is an easy way to brighten a residential interior. in Porto , including its window frames and doors.

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Windows Interior Home Finishes 102

Deezen

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

For our latest lookbook , we've collected eight window seats in homes across the world including clever custom-made solutions in wood and concrete. By installing a window seat, interior designers don't just add extra seating to a room, they also create a peaceful space that can be used for contemplation and relaxation.

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Windows Home Inspiration Interior 123

Westeck News

MARCH 15, 2024

Content courtesy of Washington Energy Services Conduction is the process by which heat is transferred through a solid material, such as glass. In single glazed windows and doors, heat can easily pass through the glass and escape to the outside. These gasses are denser than air and adds to the thermal efficiency of the window.

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Windows Glass Manufacturing Technology 70

Archinect

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Customers can also choose between five colors, two roof designs, and customizable windows, doors, and decks. Image credit: Samara “Built out of durable, cutting-edge materials, precision engineered and assembled in a factory , Backyard is designed to last a lifetime,” Samara said.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Swedish automaker Polestar has begun taking orders for the Polestar 4 – the world's first mass-market car to have no rear window. The roof line is fluid with no interruptions Eliminating the rear window opened up a number of design opportunities, according to Missoni.

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Windows Roofing Technology Technology 130

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

JANUARY 27, 2024

Green terrazzo is teamed with concrete and clay-toned plaster at Terzetto, a London flat extension that architecture studio ConForm Architects has modelled on bay windows. Externally, these distinct materials have been combined to evoke the components of a bay window – which are a plinth, column and pediment.

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Windows Architect Materials Home 111

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. The only difference is that it uses a recycled instead of a virgin fossil feedstock.

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Architizer

MAY 21, 2024

The examination of repurposing the roof materials from the Montréal Olympic Stadium in the recently published article on the Olympic construction dilemma , has prompted me to explore the broader implications of recycling construction waste.

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Deconstruction Materials Architect Safety 87

Deezen

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The timber office in Norway was designed as a demountable "materials bank" Oslotre designed a 5x5 metre timber grid structure for the building, which is entirely steel-free, both to lower its embodied carbon and to allow all of its components to be easily reused. The photography is by Einar Aslaksen and Dmitry Tkachenko.

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Materials Design Windows Structure 145

Dwell

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

At least once a week, I look at one particular wall in my living room and wonder why the person who built this place didn’t put a window there. So I decided to investigate the reality of adding a window and whether there are better options for more light than having somebody cut a big hole in the side of your house.

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Windows Exterior Renovation Contractor 81

Deezen

MARCH 21, 2024

The 087 house features a facade decorated with chunky marble shapes The studio, known for its playful use of geometry, created custom carpentry from locally sourced materials to accommodate the home's curved and staggered walls and the sloping ceilings within the building. All of them look like nasty appliances.

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Materials Home Design Finishes 105

Deezen

MARCH 26, 2024

The University of Chicago John W Boyer Center was designed by Studio Gang in accordance with the French sustainability law requiring new public buildings to be built from at least 50 per cent wood or other natural materials. It will be built from at least 50 per cent natural materials in line with the French sustainability law.

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Materials Nature Construction Construction 145

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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Materials Housing Roofing Windows 114

Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2023

Its windows contain a thin layer of water between glass panes, which absorbs heat from sunlight. By absorbing thermal energy in this way the water-filled glass also limits how much solar heat gain enters the building through windows, reducing the need for air-conditioning in hot climates. "We Water House 2.0 and Water House 2.0

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Windows Building Glass Estimating 145

Deezen

APRIL 15, 2024

Overlooking this space is a skylit, wood-lined atrium that extends vertically through the entire home, punctured by openings in the living areas above and glass brick windows on the exterior wall. The post Exposed materials and colourful accents define Maison Nana in Paris appeared first on Dezeen.

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Materials Glass Windows Home 97

Deezen

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

A staggered arrangement of windows and patterned sections of brickwork form the facade of 19 Waterloo Street, a house that Australian studio SJB has added to a small site in Sydney. Externally the house is playful and textured – riffing the motives and materiality of the suburb that surrounds it," SJB explained. "A

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Materials Housing Site Windows 125

Dwell

MAY 5, 2024

One day, the air-conditioning system broke down, so we started opening windows and using a standing fan." The couple—Minh works in finance and Emylia is an art therapist and educator—had lived in a single-story house on the same plot for nearly a decade. "It Neutra Doubles Its Living Space by Looking in the Unused Backyard

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Windows Nature Home Finances 90

Archinect

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Customers can also choose between five colors, two roof designs, and customizable windows, doors, and decks. Image credit: Samara “Built out of durable, cutting-edge materials, precision engineered and assembled in a factory , Backyard is designed to last a lifetime,” Samara said.

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IT Installation Engineering Engineering 259

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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Windows Housing Residential Industrial 108

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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Industrial Materials Interior Inspiration 123

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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Windows Residential Interior Visualization 127

Bustler

MARCH 13, 2023

The series describes itself as a “window into tomorrow’s cities” by celebrating excellence in projects still undergoing design or construction, which have “the potential for positive contribution to communities, neighborhoods and urban landscapes around the world.”

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Windows Cities Project IT 97

Deezen

JULY 28, 2023

Studio Jobs designer Job Smeets has designed Life on Mars, a window installation for fashion brand Hermès that will be on display in stores across France. Job worked with Hermès ' studio to create the 11 installations, which will be shown across 80 windows in all but one of the brand's 28 French stores. They had some great ideas.

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Windows Sketching Installation Housing 96

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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Windows Estimating Glass Utilities 75

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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Government Windows Manufacturing Installation 81

Deezen

OCTOBER 31, 2023

These include making use of local materials with tactile qualities and ensuring a building is formed of interconnected spaces that are tailored to children's activities. All materials were used as sparingly as possible, they were obtained close to the site and all assembly and construction happened directly on the plot.

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Consulting Materials Architecture Education 125

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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Windows Home Glass Materials 78

Architecture Ideas

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Window shades serve both practical and aesthetic purposes in your modern household. This blog looks into various window shade design ideas suitable for your home. Window shades bring color and structure into your living space, offering light control, privacy, and energy conservation. It fits nicely within your window.

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Windows Installation Home Materials 52

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? This means solar windows do not need to be angled towards the sun to catch the energy-giving rays.

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Windows Estimating Technology Technology 84

Architecture Ideas

JANUARY 19, 2023

Although traditional glass windows provide excellent insulation, a range of alternative materials is becoming increasingly popular for window construction. Types of Window Glass Float Glass Source: gharpedia.com Float glass is a large flat glass panel that is floated on the molten tin to create a smooth thin glass panel.

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Windows Glass Construction Construction 59

Westeck News

JULY 7, 2023

Content courtesy of Sash Windows London The Origin of Stained Glass Stained glass windows have been around for generations. During the rise of the Gothic, during the 12th century, the art of the stained-glass window flourished exceptionally. Glazing and Leading Glazing i s important for stained glass windows.

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Windows Glass Manufacturing Contractor 81

The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 3, 2023

The main essence of carrying out a window replacement project is to improve the efficiency of windows and the overall curb appeal of your house. Energy-efficient windows are ideal for upgrading, and you can choose from different window materials. There are significant differences between these two window materials.

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Windows Manufacturing Materials Technique 59

The Architecture Designs

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One of the easiest ways to improve your curb appeal is getting windows replacement Richmond Hill. The windows are the mirrors of the home, and how they look reflects your home too. When your windows are old, they are ugly and will have people assuming that your home is ugly as well.

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Windows Home Installation Roofing 59

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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Finishes Materials Architect Windows 91

Deezen

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

In the eight examples below, architects and interior designers used the style in different creative ways to turn staircases into statement pieces made from materials including steel, patterned wood and micro cement. It ends by facing a full-height window , creating a striking light effect that makes the staircase live up to its name.

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Materials Interior Inspiration Visualization 118