Windows

In the last couple of weeks there has been a lot of activity on the house. One of the things we have been looking forward to is seeing the windows and see them being installed. When we designed the house we decided not to skimp on windows and decided to use thermally broken all-aluminum windows from Schuco in Germany. We bought the custom sized windows through Tru Architecture near Los Angeles. And boy, are we happy with that decision now that the windows are going in. They are the most beautiful and sturdy aluminum windows I have ever seen. The windows, handles, hinges etc just smell like German engineering at its best.

Here are the six SouthWest facing window units. The two sliding sections to the left already have glass installed.

Windows and doors facing the outdoor living area.

Second unit facade facing SW.

North facing windows.

The two small windows in the guest bath and mechanical room.

Entrance door. 9 ft tall.

The remaining glass is sitting in the garage right now waiting for the crew to come back on Monday and install the rest. Those large glass panes weigh approximately 500 pounds each. 

One of the window assemblies up in the second floor rooms. Fixed frames mostly and a tilt-turn window to the right. The tilt-turn window can be opened as a normal "in-swing" window if you tilt the handle 90 degrees and can be tilted inwards if you tilt the handle 180 degrees. Pretty unusual in the US, but normal in Europe.

Here is the handle detail.

Windows in the office.

Triple sliders in the dining area

Door that leads out to the outdoor living area.