Design Trends: Window Walls, Windows Up High, Black Windows and More!

PANORAMA NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 2014

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Trending: Dramatic Window Designs

We're fortunate to work with some of the most progressive architects, builders and designers. And this talented group always pushes beyond traditional design.

Here are a few trends that have caught our eye. From breathtaking window walls, smart window placement, windows instead of cabinets to black on black windows, these dramatic designs will have you rethinking how windows can enhance your space.

Window Walls

Absolutely breathtaking. (Do we need to say more?)

Our Hybrid System allows architects to design very large window openings to replicate the look of a window wall - without compromising energy performance.

+ Click to see photos of some of our favourite window walls

Windows Up High

When designing a home, it's difficult to have both: lots of wall space and lots of windows. Often, we must trade one for the other. However, that doesn't always have to be the case.

Installed high on a wall, windows can be used for natural light without forfeiting wall space or privacy. It's an excellent design solution for walls on the side of a home, in bedrooms where privacy is a concern or other spaces where wall space is needed.

+ Click for more spaces with windows up high

Windows Instead of Cabinets

Kitchens are now brighter and less "bulky" thanks to this trend: windows are replacing upper cabinets.

+ See more upper-cabinet-free kitchens

Black on Black

We've noticed a huge increase in window-door packages finished with a black interior. We love this sophisticated look!

Here are a few black on black projects:

+ Vancouver Island
+ West Vancouver
+ Whistler

LEED for Homes

Architectural designer Tyler Hermanson from 4 Elements Integrated Design is renovating a 1950's factory built home into a LEED certified home.

After seeing Innotech products in other LEED certified projects in Calgary, he specified our Tilt + Turn Windows and Terrace Swing Doors for his family's new home.

+ Learn more about this high performance renovation

Capri Architecture

Capri Architecture in Newport, Oregon specified our Tilt + Turn Windows for their newly renovated studio.

"The Oregon Coast is a challenging environment," says Dustin Capri, founding partner at Capri Architecture. "Innotech offers the only windows that combine elegant design with energy-efficiency that can also withstand our harsh coastal environment."

+ Click for more photos

IDSwest in Vancouver

The West Coast's premier interior design event is only a couple weeks away! Make sure to mark your calendar and check out the latest trends, ideas and new products for your home. See you there!

+ Learn more