Large Openings
"As architects, we rarely have enough choices in terms of glass to specify the glazing itself as we design projects. Zola has great options, which allowed us to specify the glass itself based on the unique needs in different parts of the house. On the West-facing side of the home, we were able to specify and use Zola glass that has a higher shading coefficient. It was great to have this option. The Thermo Clad is crafted in beautiful wood that really worked well with the setting. It emphasizes the home’s “one with nature” theme.
The floor to ceiling windows certainly give a majestic feel to the home, especially in the night-time photographs. Explain to us why the homeowner wanted this completely open facade.
The homeowners love Sante Fe and wanted to bring the views into the house by blurring the connection between the interior and exterior as much as possible. You have to be very careful doing this: one must consider how the use of so much glass is balanced with energy efficiency of the house. Because of the performance of Zola windows we were really able to exploit this and have been able to create a number of large window walls, which really open the house to the outdoors." Graham Hogan, AIA, LEED of Studio GP LLC