Architectural Record
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Subscribe
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Architectural Record
  • NEWS
    • Latest News
    • Awards
    • Interviews
    • Obituaries
    • Podcasts
      • Design:Ed Podcast
      • Sponsored Podcasts
  • OPINION
    • Book Reviews / Excerpts
    • Exhibition Reviews
    • Forum
  • EXCLUSIVES
    • Videos
    • Design Vanguard
    • Top 300 Firms
    • Sponsored Content
    • Sponsored eBooks
    • From the Archives
  • CONTINUING ED
    • Editorial Continuing Ed
    • CE Center
    • CE Academies
  • PROJECTS
    • Buildings By Type
    • Reuse & Renovation
    • Museums & Arts Centers
    • Colleges & Universities
    • Multifamily Housing
    • Interiors
    • Lighting
    • Kitchen & Bath
  • HOUSES
    • Record Houses
    • House of the Month
    • Featured Houses
  • PRODUCTS
    • Products by Category
    • Record Products of the Year
    • Latest Products
  • EVENTS
    • Dates & Events
    • Record on the Road
    • Innovation Conference
    • Sustainability in Practice
    • Women In Architecture
    • Webinars
    • Ad Excellence Awards
    • Submit an Event
  • CONNECT
    • Ask RECORD AI
    • Newsletters
    • Contact
    • Advertise
    • Editorial Calendar
    • Store
    • Customer Service
  • SUBMIT
    • Submission Guidelines
    • RECORD Competitions
  • MAGAZINE
    • Subscribe
    • My Account
    • Digital Edition
    • Current Issue
    • Firm Pass
    • Historic Archive
Home » Multimedia » Image Galleries » Openings

Openings

Openings

Guardian SunGuard PVGU

Guardian SunGuard PVGU

guardian.com
With the appearance of between-the-glass vertical blinds, Guardian SunGuard PVGU combines photovoltaic-glass units with advanced architectural glass to create the worlds first window unit that simultaneously offers energy efficiency, power generation, and transparency. SunGuard converts up to 12% of direct sunlight into energy and offers a solar heat-gain coefficient of 0.14, a U-value of 0.3, and a light-to-solar heat-gain coefficient of 3.5.

“Most of these winners mark the latest in a decade-long continuum of advances in both materials and assembled products related to building openings. The best combine excellent thermal performance with aesthetic appeal.” James Gainfort

full caption
Photo courtesy Guardian SunGuard PVGU
CyberShield

CyberShield

viracon.com
CyberShield is a glass coating for interior and exterior walls specifically engineered for RF shielding, the reduction of the transmission of radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation. Available in laminated, insulating laminated, and double-laminated insulating glass, it offers electrical attenuation with an average of 45 decibels across a frequency range from 35 megahertz to 18 gigahertz, while optimizing visible-light transmission with a neutral glass color. The Pilkington DATASTOP coating is conductively connected to the window frame around the perimeter of the window to ensure maximum effectiveness. full caption
Photo courtesy CyberShield
Flood Vents

Flood Vents

floodsolutions.com
Flood Solutions manufactures a full line of heavy-duty, aluminum, FEMA-compliant, engineered flood vents that will not rust or rot. Offering significant savings on flood-insurance premiums, the vents are available in four colors, six sizes, and three models, and cover between 124 and 362 square feet per vent, depending on the model. They feature a 0.125 extruded-aluminum frame, 0.063 blades, ¼ perforated aluminum rodent screen, and No. 8 aluminum-mesh insect panel. full caption
Photo courtesy Flood Solutions
Pearl Onyx and Opal Onyx Vivistone

Pearl Onyx and Opal Onyx Vivistone

forms-surfaces.com
The Vivistone line of glass slabs consists of a graphic interlayer laminated between two lites of glass—either two transparent ones or one transparent lite and a reflective glass backer. Interlayers feature ultra-sharp, full-scale, repeatable, and highly configurable representations of stone, including the newest Pearl Onyx and Opal Onyx options. All slabs are available in ¼, ½, and other standard glass thicknesses. full caption
Photo courtesy Vivistone
OptiQ Ultra Thermal Windows

OptiQ Ultra Thermal Windows

kawneer.com
Developed in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, OptiQ windows feature a polyamide thermal break that allows the extruded-aluminum windows to achieve a high thermal performance that is further enhanced by accommodating 1 and 1¾ triple insulating glass. OptiQ is ideal for new or retrofit commercial construction and is available in multiple configurations with options for customization. full caption
Photo courtesy OptiQ Ultra Thermal Windows
Zola Lift-Slide Doors and Tilt & Turn Windows

Zola Lift-Slide Doors and Tilt & Turn Windows

zolawindows.com
Zola Windows 20-wide-by-8-high lift-slide door (shown in background)consists of two 10-wide moving glass panels and premium German hardware. The doors come in a range of woods, including 100% FSC-certified pine, oak, and meranti wood, and feature exterior remote-controlled shading or bug screens that can roll out of sight when not in use. Zolas Tilt & Turn windows can both swing and tilt inward with a turn of the ergonomically shaped handle; a multipoint locking mechanism provides safety and a tight air seal. A Passive House version of the window is available for highly energy-efficient buildings. full caption
Photo courtesy Zola Windows
INvent Retro XLT Windows

INvent Retro XLT Windows

wausauwindow.com
Wausaus INvent Retro XLT windows feature a narrow, beveled exterior face and replace classic steel and wood windows while offering high performance. The series low U-factors help meet Model Energy Codes, are tested to meet AAMA AW-100 Architectural Performance Class ratings, and are backed with a warranty of up to 10 years. Configurations include fixed, in-swing and out-swing casement, top-hinged, awning, and hopper vents. full caption
Photo courtesy Wausau
SteelBuilt SG Curtain Wall System

SteelBuilt SG Curtain Wall System

tgpamerica.com
SteelBuilt SG is a structural silicone glazed curtain-wall system from Technical Glass Products that enables architects to create smooth, monolithic glazed facades with all the advantages of steel framing: larger free spans and glass sizes, and improved thermal performance. Modular steel back mullions can accommodate free spans up to 40 (nominal) in single members (splices required for longer spans) and support glazed infills up to 2.5 thick. full caption
Photo courtesy SteelBuilt SG
D Min Door Pull

D Min Door Pull

ftfdesignstudio.com
This elegant door pull was designed by West Chin, principal of New York City–based West Chin Architect, for FTF Design Studio. The pull is 100% flush, flangeless, and available in dark statuary bronze (shown), powder-coated white, or satin nickel finishes. The pull measures 3¼ wide by 1¾ thick by 6 high. full caption
Photo courtesy West Chin
YES SSG TU Vent Window

YES SSG TU Vent Window

ykkap.com
The thermally broken YES SSG TU vent window for storefront, window, or curtain-wall applications meets the requirements of the 2012 IECC. It offers an overall system U-factor of 0.41 with standard low-E insulating glass for zones 4–6; an overall system U-factor of 0.37 with a high-performance insulating glass for zones 7–8; and an Ultimate Performance version with a U-factor of 0.34, which far exceeds the 2012 IECC. full caption
Photo courtesy YES SSG TU
The KnollTextiles Glass Collection

The KnollTextiles Glass Collection

skydesign.com
Made of clear or low-iron tempered safety glass, this collection from Skyline Design includes seven patterns (four shown) that translate the linear, undulating, and organic designs of KnollTextiles fabrics—including two archival patterns—into glass. Suited for corporate and health-care environments, the glass is 100% recyclable and made to order to minimize waste. Skyline Design employs clean manufacturing processes, including low-VOC paints and finishes and eco-friendly etching techniques. full caption
Photo courtesy KnollTextiles
More Image Galleries
Subscription Center
  • Create an Account
  • Start a Subscription
  • Manage My Account
  • Sign Up for Newsletters
  • Visit Customer Service
  • Update Preferences

More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the Architectural Record audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of Architectural Record or its parent company, BNP Media. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep!

close
  • cold storage facility
    Sponsored byCarlisle SynTec Systems

    How Architects Can Design More Continuous Cold Storage Envelopes

  • TAMLYN XtremeTrim Exterior Trim
    Sponsored byTamlyn

    Designing Cleaner Panel Facades: Why Exterior Trim Details Matter

  • Building with Vapor Barriers
    Sponsored byReef Industries, Inc.

    Vapor Barriers Help Control Moisture in Tighter Building Designs

DESIGN:ED Podcast
Listen to Architectural Record’s DESIGN:ED Podcast

Events

June 25, 2026

Designing Glass Railing Systems that Enhance Aesthetics and Meet Code

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU

Upon course completion, participants will possess a deeper understanding of glass railings to help ensure that safety, aesthetic, and performance objectives are achieved.

June 30, 2026

Generator Selection and Sizing for Outage-Ready Homes

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 ICC CEU

Explore how propane-powered systems and whole-home generators can improve energy resilience, reduce electrical loads, and lower long-term residential costs.

View All Submit An Event

Products

2026 Architect's Square Foot Costbook

2026 Architect's Square Foot Costbook

See More Products

Popular Stories

Lorcan O' Herilhy

California Architect Lorcan O’Herlihy Has Died, Age 66

Obama Presidential Center, Chicago

The Obama Presidential Center Opens on Chicago’s South Side

Spoonbill Ranch

Johnsen Schmaling Architects Integrates Spoonbill Ranch into a Pristine Landscape

Image of Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music

The CookFox-designed Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music Opens in New Jersey

Three Courtyards House

Design Vanguard 2026: Balsa Crosetto Piazzi

Designing Glass Railing Systems that Enhance Aesthetics and Meet Code - Free Webinar - June 25, 2026

The latest news and information

#1 Source for Architectural Design, News and Products

SUBSCRIBE
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Submit
    • Store
  • ACCOUNT CENTER
    • Create an Account
    • Start a Subscription
    • Manage My Account
    • Sign Up for Newsletters
    • Visit Customer Service
    • Update Preferences
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • Linkedin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)

Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing