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Lahznimmo Architects aims for "beautiful utility" with museum storage in Sydney

Deezen

Lahznimmo Architects have completed storage building for a museum in Sydney "We aimed for 'beautiful utility' – a building with a calmness and cool precision that would functionally serve the activities within and protect the collection," said Lahznimmo Architects director Andrew Nimmo said. The photography is by Rory Gardiner.

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All About Window Testing

Westeck News

Faulty, leaking, windows can be frustrating, both financially and lack energy efficiency. Windows that let drafts in, cause cold spots, collect condensation, dampness, and mould, usually don’t offer enough defence against noise pollution either. Calculating thermal efficiency involves figuring out its U-Value.

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Roxbury Branch of The Boston Public Library Renovation // Utile, Inc.

Architizer

Utile worked with the Boston Public Facilities Department and the Boston Public Library to complete the comprehensive renovation of the Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library in Nubian Square, following a previous entry design and programming study for the building. © Utile, Inc. © Utile, Inc. © Utile, Inc.

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What Are High Performing Windows and How Do They Save Energy?

Westeck News

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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SMStudio includes pool with underwater windows in "bold" Vancouver house

Deezen

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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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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What Are Solar Windows?

Santa Cruz Architect

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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