Window frames and windows tend to be an neglected piece of architecture, with the view they bestow often taking precedence. In the Middle East, however, studying window frames can be a rewarding ...
Q: We’re in the process of designing an add-on for our home and are trying to figure out what kind of windows we want. But there are so many windows to choose from, where do we start? A: People in our ...
Thermal bridging has a huge effect on energy efficiency in windows. Designers typically try to specify thermally broken or thermally improved window frames, only to be forced by budget constraints to ...
A new type of window on the verge of mass production in the United States will provide a new vision for architects and builders seeking to marry design with energy efficiency. Corning, the firm that ...
This time last year, we covered an interesting new solar charger that sought to avoid troublesome shadows from window frames, potted plants and household ornaments by sticking to the glass of the ...
Seattle firms Stettler Design and Paul Michael Davis Architects have used bright pops of colour to frame glazing at this pointy home. The Burke Gilman House sits close to a bike trail of the same name ...
Opting for drapery fabric that is too heavy or stiff is another way to quickly date your window treatments, according to the ...
If you're looking for a natural, eco-friendly way to paint your vintage window frames look no further than...the dairy aisle? Okay, so you won't actually find milk paint at your local grocery store, ...