When hurricanes strike, homes face two powerful threats: powerful winds and wind-driven rain. Standard windows and doors usually aren’t built to handle that kind of force. That’s where hurricane-rated windows...
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Written By: William Richards When specifying windows, doors, and skylights, there are key ways architects shape how buildings of every type and scale perform—not to mention how they feel. These...
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To avoid a critical housing shortage, the United States must build at least 4.3 million new apartments by 2035 (source). This presents a major opportunity for architects and builders. Success...
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In today’s increasingly noisy world, creating peaceful indoor environments is more important than ever. External noise can disrupt sleep, focus, productivity and overall well-being. That’s where soundproof windows and skylights...
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Summer 2025 brings exciting home design trends focused on natural light, biophilic design and comfort-enhancing upgrades. These trends address the growing demand for homes that connect to nature, enhance well-being...
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Skylights are a powerful design and performance feature in contemporary commercial architecture. They bring in natural light, support occupant well-being, help lower energy costs and add modern appeal across a...
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Photo Credit: ThermaTru Architects, builders and remodelers should always seek to craft spaces that seamlessly integrate with their surroundings. It’s fundamental to making a home, a workspace, or a classroom,...
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With a cozy design aesthetic back on the rise, cottage style windows are a charming addition to any home. For architects, builders, and remodelers who want to factor elegance in...
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Photo Credit: Pella Creating a safe and comfortable space for pets is a top priority for many homeowners with a furry friend. There are several ways that windows and doors...
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About the Checklist The Choosing the Right Products to Design Functional and Weather-Resistant Homes Checklist is designed to help architects understand how to select the right products for designing homes...
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About the Checklist The Choosing the Right Products to Create Functional and Weather-Resistant Homes checklist is designed to help builders understand how to select the right products for creating homes that...
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From a contemporary farmhouse to a classic colonial, American home styles are dynamic and diverse. We interviewed leading manufacturers – Kolbe, Marvin, JELD-WEN and Andersen Windows – to see what’s...
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