Tag Archive for: windows
A Homeowner’s Guide to Glass Inspection
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.
What Makes a View Good?
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.
Sustainable Architecture through Fenestration: Ventilation
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.
What’s the Deal with Distortion in Architectural Glass?
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.
Update: Global Glass Supply and Demand & the Impact on Architectural Projects in North America
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.
Dynamic Gets New Name, Branding, and Website
After thirty years of growth and success in the business of high-end windows and doors, Dynamic is now taking the next step forward. Not only is the company getting a new name, but they’re also unveiling a new logo, refreshing their brand, and launching a completely new website.
Cedar Creek Winery, also known as Martin’s Lane Winery: Okanagan winery integrated into the hillside
Situated on the hills above Lake Okanagan, this winery was designed to interact with two key physical elements: the topography of the land and the flow of gravity, which is vital to the winemaking process.
Sound Transmission Class & the Architectural Pursuit of Serenity
More than ever before, architects are looking for solutions to…
FDEPFAA: How “Factory Direct” Made An Architect Happy
Once upon a time, there was an architect. He dreamed and…