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From Frameless to Pivot: 20 Types of Windows for Architectural Design
From Frameless to Pivot: 20 Types of Windows for Architectural Design Seabreeze House / RX Architects. Image © Richard Chivers Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/992118/from-frameless-to-pivot-20-types-of-windows-for-architectural-design When children first learn to draw a house, there are four basic components they illustrate: a wall, a pitched roof, a door and one or more windows. Along with the common structural elements, windows have always been considered to be indispensable architectural features for their multiple functions. While providing views, daylight and natural ventilation, these insulate from cold and heat, protect from external threats and enhance a facade’s appearance. They are also associated with a strong poetic or symbolic value; it…