Openings
Openings
VistaLuxe Collection
With its slim minimalist frames supporting large expanses of glass, VistaLuxe by Kolbe Windows & Doors creates clean lines well suited to modern architecture. The units can be specified in a flush style where the glass, sash, and frame are on the same plane, or an accent profile, where the sash is recessed. The interior side of the frame is offered in nine different wood species. full caption
V.I.A. Solutions
In todays open office spaces, where transparency is desired yet privacy and acoustics are major issues, interior wall systems like Steelcases V.I.A. (Vertical Intelligent Architecture) can make all the difference. Its sturdy steel framework, “skins” (glass, whiteboard, or steel panels), and precise mechanical skin-attachment brackets are all manufactured with acoustical seals to ensure quiet conversation for booths and large conference rooms alike.
The V.I.A. system from Steelcase combines bespoke engineering and detailing with unprecedented acoustic performance. It is a significant contribution to the demountable-wall-systems landscape thats easy to specify and customize for cost tracking.
Erin Ruby full caption
The V.I.A. system from Steelcase combines bespoke engineering and detailing with unprecedented acoustic performance. It is a significant contribution to the demountable-wall-systems landscape thats easy to specify and customize for cost tracking.
Erin Ruby full caption
Purolino Plus 80
Enabling architects to create seamless glass walls and sliding doors, Hawas Purolino Plus 80 is a hardware system that is concealed within ceilings, walls, and floors. Highlights include a hydraulic damper for the companys SoftMove 80 soft-closing mechanism, and floor guides and ball-bearing technology that provide smooth operation. The components—tracks, trolleys, bearings, guides—are composed of aluminum, steel, plastic, or a combination of these. full caption
SuperSecure II-XLS
This fire-resistive product by SAFTI First is ideal for openings in areas requiring security glazing. It combines tempered glass-clad polycarbonate, laminated tempered glass, and a proprietary polymer to provide the full range of 45 to 120 minutes of temperature-rise protection along with forced-entry resistance, yet it is dramatically larger in size than typical wired-glass options of comparable protectiveness. full caption
YOW 225 TUH Series, XXL Window System
Among todays commercial-building needs is a high demand for larger storm-rated windows. This latest window system from YKK AP answers that call: the casement outswing windows are sized up to 4 x 6 and have passed impact and cyclic requirements for Floridas high-velocity hurricane zones. full caption
Weco Windows
Three Spanish architects collaborated to create a new, attractive wood window series with large expanses of uninterrupted glass under the company name Weco System. The slim-profile frames are composed of 100% birch plywood with phenolic resin glues, while the double or triple glazing is tempered and laminated for thermal, acoustical, and weather performance. Suitable for residential and small commercial projects. full caption
PanoramicView Corner Lift-Slide
This corner system by Zola Windows enhances views with its reduced frame thickness—and a dramatically slimmer profile on the fixed corner panel. The products sustainable attributes include a selection of furniture-grade, FSC-certified varieties of wood for the interior framing and glass with R-values up to R11. The system is available in sizes up to 11 high x 38 wide per side. full caption
Solar Powered Fresh Air Skylight
A logical solution, Veluxs Solar Powered Fresh Air Skylight features a built-in solar panel that takes advantage of the units rooftop position to absorb the suns rays and then convert them into energy to operate the skylight. The remote-controlled unit requires no wiring, utilizes LoE3 glass, and has a rain sensor that will automatically close the skylight in inclement weather. full caption
Kitchen Transition
Designed to connect indoor and outdoor kitchen counters, NanaWall Systems Kitchen Transition combines the companys folding glass windows, which replace traditional windows over a kitchen countertop, with folding glass floor-to-ceiling walls. The window and wall portions operate independently and work with either wood or aluminum frame systems. full caption