Is Replacing Windows One Room at a Time a Sensible Approach? Replacing every window in a property at the same time is not always necessary, nor is it necessarily the most appropriate approach to a renovation. For homeowners managing a limited budget, living through building work or improving a property over several years, replacing windows […]
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Sep
Sep
The Problem Isn’t Black Frames. It’s the Formula Black window frames are an obvious candidate whenever the conversation turns to design trends that might eventually date. They have become one of the most recognisable features of contemporary residential architecture, often appearing alongside large panes of glass, restrained materials and dark external detailing. But black frames […]
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Sep
Sep
We Became Obsessed With Making Windows Disappear Contemporary residential architecture has become remarkably good at making glass feel almost absent. Panes have grown larger, frames have become visually quieter and fixed glazing can create the impression that the building simply stops where the landscape begins. Used well, the effect can be exceptional. It is easy […]
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Sep
Sep
Black Became Contemporary — Then Became Automatic Black window frames did not become popular by accident. Against pale render, brick, timber or glass, a dark frame can give an elevation clarity and definition. It became closely associated with aluminium glazing, contemporary extensions and a particular kind of restrained modern architecture. Used deliberately, the effect can […]
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Sep
Sep
Warning Sign One: Rooms Feel Draughty Around the Windows A room can be warm according to the thermostat and still feel uncomfortable beside a window. That experience is often described simply as a draught, but the sensation does not always identify the problem as neatly as the word suggests. There may be unwanted air movement […]
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Sep
Sep
Why Winter Reveals More About Your Glazing Windows and glazed doors form part of the boundary between two very different environments, and winter makes that role particularly noticeable. As external temperatures fall and heating keeps the interior warmer, the difference between conditions inside and outside becomes greater. Add stronger winds, prolonged rain and higher levels […]
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Sep
Sep
Why Open-Plan Living Is Being Reconsidered Open-plan living transformed the way modern homes were designed because it answered several problems at once. Removing internal walls could bring kitchens, dining areas and living rooms together, allow daylight to travel further through a floor plan and create a greater sense of space within an existing footprint. In […]
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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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Not Every Draught Comes Through the Window Feeling a movement of air near a window can understandably lead homeowners to conclude that the window itself is letting cold air inside. In many cases, however, the source of that sensation is more complex. Buildings are constantly responding to differences in temperature, air pressure and ventilation, creating […]