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Learning Center

Harbor pilot ship floats in the water waiting to guide a ship into shore

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...
innovations in glass technology

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...
luxury residential contractors

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.
Glass inspection by a homeowner leaning onto a window

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.
Multi-panel wood bifold door reveals large opening to outside from indoor pool

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.
Looking out of a beautiful modern mountain home with floor to ceiling custom glass windows.

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.
Massive Glass and Steel Door - Bigwood Residence

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.
Laminated Glass Keeps Tigers Out of Your Bedroom and Other Surprising Benefits of Laminated Glass in Architecture

Laminated Glass Keeps Tigers Out Of Your Bedroom (and Other Surprising Benefits of Using Laminated Glass in Architecture)

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Given the number of conversations we have on the subject, perhaps…

Sound Transmission Class & the Architectural Pursuit of Serenity

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More than ever before, architects are looking for solutions to…