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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Original Message:
Sent: 06-19-2013 01:43
From: Bradley Walters
Subject: Modern Aluminum Residential Window Framing
There aren't many aluminum options less than 2", but one is the Encore line (storefront) from Kawneer. For thinner lines, you may want to look at steel. Hope's Windows are very nice but also quite pricey. Be prepared for quite a shock if you are comparing these with traditional residential window options.
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Bradley Walters AIA
University of Florida, School of Architecture
Gainesville FL
studiowalters.com
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