Aug 9, 2013 | Design Benefits, Energy Efficiency
“For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong.”- H. L. Mencken (1880-1956) The energy efficiency of a building is influenced by many different design aspects. Orientation, insulation, ventilation, shading, sealing and building size are...
Jun 28, 2013 | Design Benefits
Claims of “impenetrable” security should always be met with some scepticism. After all, ‘impenetrable’ is a pretty big claim! Would it resist a crowbar, or a hammer? What about a bull-dozer, or the jaws of life?And even if a window was ‘impenetrable’, would it offer...
Jun 7, 2013 | Design Benefits, Energy Efficiency
It’s not unusual to see Altair Louvre Windows in award winning designs and in the pages of glossy magazines. Not only are they a very stylish window, but they also remain functional at unusual shapes and sizes, allowing them to be fitted in unusual wall spaces, and...
