I've been working on mid-century reno's here in NY, and new modern projects. The rub often is that so many clean 'modern' details & products come out of the commercial sphere. Another problem with Kawneer and the like is finding all the functions you'll want in a residential window. I'm excited by Dynamic Windows "Modern Fineline" common mullion window wall...really graceful. These are designed for residential applications. They are high-end windows, highly customizable, with all the window types appropriate for a home. I've not yet spec'd them, but thier pedegree is impressive.
A less expensive alternative would be aluminum clad windows by Hurd They are NOT as graceful as Dynamic, but are a very clean looking window, square sticking on the outside, available in clear anodized. Depending on the scale and proportions of your job, it might be a nice option. They also have realy big awning windows as an option... Fewer, bigger opeinings also helps simplify a facade!
Andersen 'Eagle' might be worth looking at as well, I don't know if they are available as square as Hurd's window, but they also have many anodized finishes, and huge variety of sizes, conbinations.
Good luck!
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Julie Evans AIA
Julie Evans Architecture & Design
Croton On Hudson NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-20-2013 17:43
From: Eric Rawlings
Subject: Modern Aluminum Residential Window Framing
I don't know if Kawneer has changed their attitude toward residential projects, but my builders, homeowners, and I in the Atlanta area have had them tell us they refuse to deal with houses. YKK, on the other hand, seems to have a more positive outlook when using their products in homes. Unfortunately, operable storefront units are rather bulky looking on a house. Too bad steel windows are so expensive and thermally inefficient.
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Eric Rawlings AIA
Owner
Rawlings Design, Inc.
Decatur GA
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