"Deck" between kids rooms and the tarrace, open
"Deck" between kids rooms and the tarrace, open
View from the South
View from the South
All of the glazing along the house’s 95-foot-long western elevation can be opened to the out of doors.
All of the glazing along the house’s 95-foot-long western elevation can be opened to the out of doors.
Generous glazing mimics the experience of dining outdoors.
Generous glazing mimics the experience of dining outdoors.
Expansive glazing provides continuous visual connections to the outdoors.
Expansive glazing provides continuous visual connections to the outdoors.
Ample glazing blurs the distinction between indoors and out.
Ample glazing blurs the distinction between indoors and out.
The kitchen is the only zone of the house without protective shutters, so the glazing was toughened to the highest standard.
The kitchen is the only zone of the house without protective shutters, so the glazing was toughened to the highest standard.
At night, full-height glazing makes the cabin glows from within.
At night, full-height glazing makes the cabin glows from within.
Streamlined sections of metal-framed windows with triple glazing stylishly connect the brick and wooden volumes.
Streamlined sections of metal-framed windows with triple glazing stylishly connect the brick and wooden volumes.
A concrete block wall extends beyond the floor-to-ceiling glazing, creating a strong connection to the outdoors.
A concrete block wall extends beyond the floor-to-ceiling glazing, creating a strong connection to the outdoors.
The cabins are made up of two layers of wood construction. The exterior layer is made of Larch wood with a custom glazing.
The cabins are made up of two layers of wood construction. The exterior layer is made of Larch wood with a custom glazing.
Exposed CLT lines the ceiling and walls, and floor-to-ceiling glazing frames picturesque views of the surrounding forest and nearby waterfront.
Exposed CLT lines the ceiling and walls, and floor-to-ceiling glazing frames picturesque views of the surrounding forest and nearby waterfront.
The fully glazed north faced overlooks a private garden to the rear. This large area of glazing allows natural light to fill the home.
The fully glazed north faced overlooks a private garden to the rear. This large area of glazing allows natural light to fill the home.
Designed for “utilizing every cubic centimeter to its utmost,” the compact cabin feels large thanks to full-height glazing and clean, minimalist design.
Designed for “utilizing every cubic centimeter to its utmost,” the compact cabin feels large thanks to full-height glazing and clean, minimalist design.
When fired at 2200 degrees Fahrenheit, the tan clay turned a pure, ivory white.  No glazing was necessary.
When fired at 2200 degrees Fahrenheit, the tan clay turned a pure, ivory white. No glazing was necessary.
With floor-to-ceiling glazing lining the home, natural light becomes the prominent element of the space, helping to highlight the ever-changing seasons of the spectacular wooded vistas.
With floor-to-ceiling glazing lining the home, natural light becomes the prominent element of the space, helping to highlight the ever-changing seasons of the spectacular wooded vistas.
With the exception of the front door and its adjacent glazing, all of the glass sliders and their frames were torn out and replaced.
With the exception of the front door and its adjacent glazing, all of the glass sliders and their frames were torn out and replaced.
“Instead of using a typical frame system, we created frameless windows by burying aluminum channels into the floors and walls,” says Richard. “It kept our glazing budget much lower than normal.” The sofas feature custom upholstery by Inverse Project and HDM.
“Instead of using a typical frame system, we created frameless windows by burying aluminum channels into the floors and walls,” says Richard. “It kept our glazing budget much lower than normal.” The sofas feature custom upholstery by Inverse Project and HDM.
An abundance of glazing infuses the home with natural light and lends the illusion of spaciousness. The structural glazing is from Clear Living, while the proprietary windows are by Velfac.
An abundance of glazing infuses the home with natural light and lends the illusion of spaciousness. The structural glazing is from Clear Living, while the proprietary windows are by Velfac.
For the Skyline Residence, Belzberg Architects made a conscious effort to build an environmentally sensitive structure without sacrificing aesthetic and budget. Along with recycling wood framing and flooring from a nearby construction site, they sourced the low e-glazing, steel, and concrete mixes from California manufacturers.
For the Skyline Residence, Belzberg Architects made a conscious effort to build an environmentally sensitive structure without sacrificing aesthetic and budget. Along with recycling wood framing and flooring from a nearby construction site, they sourced the low e-glazing, steel, and concrete mixes from California manufacturers.
"Light is the most important part of a successful living space," Naughtin says. "We utilized double-height glazing with operable windows and large doors to maximize the intake of light and achieve a strong connection to the outdoor space." European oak storage in the living space matches that in the kitchen for a continuous flow.
"Light is the most important part of a successful living space," Naughtin says. "We utilized double-height glazing with operable windows and large doors to maximize the intake of light and achieve a strong connection to the outdoor space." European oak storage in the living space matches that in the kitchen for a continuous flow.
Glazing facing the sea.
Glazing facing the sea.
The first Koto House features expansive glazing—a feature the company plans to roll out in all future homes. “The wonderful large framed and dramatic windows are particularly special as they take full advantage of the otherworldly views, light and wide Hebridean skies,” says Theo.
The first Koto House features expansive glazing—a feature the company plans to roll out in all future homes. “The wonderful large framed and dramatic windows are particularly special as they take full advantage of the otherworldly views, light and wide Hebridean skies,” says Theo.
Natural light filters through the glazing, suffusing the cabin in warmth.
Natural light filters through the glazing, suffusing the cabin in warmth.
Floor-to-ceiling glazing fills the entryway with light.
Floor-to-ceiling glazing fills the entryway with light.
Extension with full height steel frames glazing
Extension with full height steel frames glazing
Bright interiors are thanks to high ceilings and ample glazing.
Bright interiors are thanks to high ceilings and ample glazing.
A path leads past glazing and gravel to the front door.
A path leads past glazing and gravel to the front door.
Full-height glazing floods the interiors with natural light.
Full-height glazing floods the interiors with natural light.
Extensive glazing and skylights fill the home's interior with natural light.
Extensive glazing and skylights fill the home's interior with natural light.
Ample glazing allows for views straight through the structure.
Ample glazing allows for views straight through the structure.
The roofline of the breezeway is raised to allow for clerestory glazing.
The roofline of the breezeway is raised to allow for clerestory glazing.
With large spans of glazing, this transparent home fully embraces its forested setting.
With large spans of glazing, this transparent home fully embraces its forested setting.
Full-height glazing ushers in incredible views of the hills to the south.
Full-height glazing ushers in incredible views of the hills to the south.
The back of Makers House features large amounts of glazing.
The back of Makers House features large amounts of glazing.
The modern dwelling incorporates its woodsy-yet-urban surrounds through copious glazing.
The modern dwelling incorporates its woodsy-yet-urban surrounds through copious glazing.

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