“Frameless” Has Become a Shortcut for Good Architecture There is an image that has become almost synonymous with high-end contemporary architecture: an expansive pane of glass, barely visible framing and a landscape that appears to continue uninterrupted beyond the room. When it is done well, the effect can be exceptional. It is not difficult to […]
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Sep
Sep
Start With the House, Not the Window Catalogue The most effective way to reduce the cost of windows is often to make better decisions before choosing them. It is easy to begin with materials, brands and individual prices, but those comparisons come relatively late in the process. By then, the architecture may already have determined […]
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Sep
Sep
The First Price Is Not Always the Final Cost The price paid for windows and doors at the beginning of a project is only one way of measuring their cost. Glazing becomes part of the fabric of a building, which means that changing it later can involve far more than purchasing a second set of […]
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Sep
Sep
Glass Is Not the Architecture — It Serves the Architecture Large areas of glass have become closely associated with contemporary residential architecture. It is easy to understand why. Glazing can bring daylight deep into a home, create a stronger relationship with the landscape and give rooms a sense of openness that would be difficult to […]
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Jul
Jul
Section 1: What Are Window Sightlines? When homeowners begin comparing aluminium windows, conversations usually focus on frame colours, glazing performance, security or energy efficiency. Sightlines are rarely the first topic discussed, yet architects often notice them almost immediately. In fact, the width and proportion of a window’s visible frame can have a greater influence on […]