Why There Is No Single Minimum Sightline At first glance, asking how slim a glazing sightline can be seems as though it should have a straightforward numerical answer. Contemporary glazing systems are often discussed in terms of increasingly narrow profiles, making it natural to compare one dimension with another. The difficulty is that a sightline […]
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Aug
Why Architects Pursue Slimmer Sightlines The appeal of slim sightlines is easy to understand. In contemporary architecture, glazing is often intended to do more than bring daylight into a room; it is used to establish a visual relationship between the interior, the landscape and the wider setting of the building. As glazed openings become larger, […]
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Jul
Bigger Glass Changes More Than the View Large-format glazing has become one of the defining features of contemporary residential architecture. Expansive sliding doors, floor-to-ceiling windows and wide glazed openings promise uninterrupted views, generous daylight and a stronger connection with the landscape. These are compelling qualities, and when thoughtfully designed they can transform the experience of […]