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Choosing the Right Fenestration Metal for Coastal Homes: Architectural Bronze or Stainless Steel?

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In this blog post, we aim to provide high-end luxury residential architects and contractors with a clear, detailed comparison of the top three materials that are best suited for coastal homes.

Will My Bronze Fenestration Turn Green?

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That’s the number one question we get about bronze fenestration. Whether it’s thermally broken Bronze-Arte or Bronze Clad, people want to know if this brilliant metal will eventually turn green.
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Dynamic’s Navigator Role and the Metaphor of the Harbor Pilot

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Based on decades of valuable experience and expert knowledge, we guide our clients through a collaborative approach to handcrafted fenestration. We have a unique role and identity in the architectural industry...
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Five of the most significant innovations in glass and glazing technology expected in the next 5 years

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We spend more time talking to architects about glass and glazing specifications than any other...
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7 Keys for Luxury Residential Contractors Sourcing Handcrafted Fenestration

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Designed by Olson Kundig architects and constructed by Bear Mountain Builders, the house was meant to embrace its natural environment in a way that allowed the family to experience the setting almost like they were still camping.
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A Homeowner’s Guide to Glass Inspection

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We wish glass was always perfect, but it’s not. The makers of glass around the world know that their products have inherent imperfections. Therefore, it’s critical to carefully manage the expectations of homeowners, in order to avoid misconceptions and disappointments.
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What Makes a View Good?

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Ventilation in windows and doors plays the important role of regulating health and well being via the movement of air through the structure. This article will highlight some of the key ways through which ventilation is achieved by architectural fenestration and how this relates to questions of sustainability.
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Sustainable Architecture through Fenestration: Ventilation

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Ventilation in windows and doors plays the important role of regulating health and well being via the movement of air through the structure. This article will highlight some of the key ways through which ventilation is achieved by architectural fenestration and how this relates to questions of sustainability.
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What’s the Deal with Distortion in Architectural Glass?

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Conversations around distortion in architectural glass remain common – in fact they’re increasing. The topic has been front and center with over-sized glass for quite a while but it’s worth drilling down on some points as it regards standard glass substrates.
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Update: Global Glass Supply and Demand & the Impact on Architectural Projects in North America

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It’s no secret that there is a global crisis in supply of many products from computer chips to lumber, steel, plastics and glass along with many others. The range of theories as to causes is well beyond the scope of this communication.