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Seeing Through Layers: Translucent Materials in Architecture

ArchDaily

Translucency, at its essence, is an optical property that enables the total or partial passage of light through materials, without providing a clear view of the objects behind them. Traditionally, glass sheets have been the symbolic material associated with transparency, commonly used in the fabrication of doors and windows.

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Reframing the Concept of Building Envelope Through Minimalist Windows

ArchDaily

While envelopes evolve within diverse contexts, materials, and systems, minimalist windows distinguish themselves through their aesthetic qualities by being transparent and fluid skins. These windows excel with their functionality and visual lightness, standing out in the architectural landscape. Read more ยป

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Vertical Sliding Windows: Fusing Technology, Efficiency and Aesthetics

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Image ยฉ Jack Hobhouse When it comes to windows, we can see how much the industry's technology has evolved over time. While the first versions of windows were small and not very transparent, today we can find large sheets of glass that blur the boundaries between the inside and outside, and can create virtually translucent faรงades.

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16 Materials Every Architect Needs to Know (And Where to Learn About Them)

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Materiality is of just as much importance as form, function, and locationโ€”or rather, inseparable from all three. <a href='[link] Carpets,"</a> an exhibit by Studio Ossidiana at the 2016 Dutch Design Festival.

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โ€œThermally Brokenโ€ Windows Explained

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“Thermally broken” is a term used to describe a windowโ€™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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Nine home interiors brightened with colourful window frames

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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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Eight homes with practical and stylish built-in window seats

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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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