Casement windows have been a staple in architectural design for centuries, offering a versatile and functional solution to homeowners and architects alike. With their hinged design, casement windows are easy to open and close, providing excellent ventilation and natural light. In recent years, contemporary design has embraced the casement window, taking this classic feature and elevating it to new heights. In this blog post, we'll explore the evolution of casement windows in modern design, showcasing the various ways they've been incorporated into stylish, energy-efficient, and cutting-edge homes.
Casement windows date back to the medieval period, where they were often used in castles and other grand structures. These early windows were made from wood and featured a simple hinge mechanism that allowed them to be opened and closed. Over time, casement windows evolved to include glass panes, which were initially held in place by lead strips known as "cames." As glass production techniques improved, larger panes became available, and casement windows began to feature multiple panes separated by wooden muntins.
In the 20th century, casement windows underwent a significant transformation as architects began to embrace modern design principles. This shift saw the introduction of new materials, such as aluminum and steel, which allowed for slimmer frames and larger expanses of glass. These changes not only improved the functionality and energy efficiency of casement windows but also allowed for more creative and visually appealing designs.
One of the most influential architects to incorporate modern casement windows into their designs was Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright's iconic Prairie School style homes often featured expansive casement windows, which he used to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces. These windows were designed to provide uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape, creating a sense of harmony with nature.
Today, casement windows are more popular than ever, with architects and homeowners alike embracing their versatility and aesthetic appeal. In contemporary design, casement windows can be found in a variety of styles, materials, and configurations, allowing for endless customization options.
One of the most significant trends in modern casement window design is the use of slimline frames. These minimalistic frames are often made from aluminum or steel and offer a sleek, contemporary look that complements a wide range of architectural styles. Slimline frames also provide the added benefit of increased natural light, as they allow for larger expanses of glass.
Floor-to-ceiling casement windows are another popular choice in contemporary design, offering a dramatic and eye-catching feature that can transform any space. These windows not only provide stunning views and ample natural light but also create the illusion of a larger, more open space. When paired with slimline frames, floor-to-ceiling casement windows can create a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living areas.
For those looking to make a bold design statement, corner casement windows are an excellent option. These windows are designed to wrap around the corner of a building, providing unobstructed panoramic views and a unique architectural feature. Corner casement windows are particularly well-suited to modern, minimalist designs, where clean lines and simplicity are key.
With energy efficiency becoming an increasingly important consideration for homeowners, many contemporary casement windows now feature high-performance glazing. This can include double or triple glazing, as well as low-E coatings and argon gas-filled spaces between the panes. These features help to reduce heat transfer, keeping homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, while also reducing energy bills and environmental impact.
Casement windows are also highly customizable when it comes to hardware, with a wide range of handles, hinges, and other accessories available. This allows homeowners to tailor their windows to suit their personal style, whether they prefer a minimalist, industrial, or traditional look.
To truly appreciate the versatility and beauty of casement windows in contemporary design, let's take a look at some real-life examples:
In a stunning California residence, floor-to-ceiling casement windows were used to create an indoor-outdoor living space that maximizes natural light and takes full advantage of the surrounding views.
A minimalist urban loft in New York City features slimline steel casement windows, which provide a sleek, industrial aesthetic while also allowing for ample natural light and ventilation.
A modern farmhouse in the Midwest incorporates corner casement windows, creating a seamless connection to the surrounding landscape and allowing for panoramic views from the comfort of the living room.
These examples demonstrate just a few of the many ways that casement windows can be incorporated into contemporary design, showcasing their versatility, functionality, and aesthetic appeal.
As we've seen, casement windows have come a long way since their medieval origins, evolving to meet the needs and desires of modern homeowners and architects. With their timeless appeal and endless customization options, it's no wonder that casement windows continue to be a popular choice in contemporary design. Whether you're looking to create a bold statement with floor-to-ceiling windows or simply want to enhance your home's energy efficiency, casement windows offer a stylish and practical solution that can be tailored to suit any space.
Casement windows are the most common style of window. They feature hinged panels that swing open and closed. Casement windows are available in single panels or multiple panels. The direction a door swings, either to the right or the left, is called the handing. In addition to handing, window are identified as either inswing or outswing depending on whether they open into the house or towards the outside.
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This newly built private house is in Sydney, Australia. The area occupied by the fenestration system in our scheduled design drawings was up to more than 110 square meters. A wide range of design details made the perfect mix of modern aesthetics and traditional sophistication, the simulated vertical hung windows with tilt & turn opening systems in this home are absolutely breathtaking. SDLS (Simulated Divided Lites with Spacer Bar) brings some historical vintage feeling to the whole building without losing any energy saving performance. Long narrow fixed windows creating larger-than-life expenses, coupled with German high-end systems made this project stand out from the rest.
The client's idea was to maintain a certain vintage feel, and our aim was to meet the energy efficiency needs and standards of modern houses as much as possible while maintaining a retro design. Doorwin’s 61S simulated hung windows with tilt & turn openings is a respectful modernization of a classic architectural masterwork.
Why choose the tilt and turn opening method?
Because it generally has better air seals than sliding, single hung, or double hung window frames. Tilt and turn windows form a complete seal when fully closed, this means they are less prone to water leakage, and cold draughts and you’ll keep more of your heating indoors where it belongs. They can be opened in the upper tilt way to ventilate at a minimum opening status and are easy to clean outside of the glass; when there’s a good day, they can be opened as normal inward casement windows.
Our well-crafted bespoke systems enhance the functionality and panoramic view of this modern house.
Huge, fixed glass walls up to seven meters long and two meters high bring great lighting and open views, making it really refreshing to the mind. Five meters high long narrow windows give the whole building a contemporary aesthetic.
Every window’s placement and shape not only add to the uniqueness of this home but also provide a more energy-saving ability for the owners.
Doorwin energy-efficient integrated glazing units feature double-pane glass, warm-edge spacers, argon gas fill, Low-E coatings, and fully tempered glass, they can not only create a comfortable and natural indoor environment but also save electricity bills and heating bills of more than 100 USD for the owner, it’s a real bargain compared to choosing a regular glazing set.
Aluminum Door offered an air of uniqueness and elegance to a home. With their luxurious patterns and beautiful finishes, it provides this house with a bounty of aesthetics and security. Aluminum entry doors allow you to resist any weather extremes, corrosion, and pests. So aluminum is one of the most resilient and durable materials you can select for front doors considering the price/performance ratio.
With pieces of double panes, and Low-E tempered glass. The door provides a good insulation performance.
Divided lite windows and doors offer unique architectural solutions for buildings without compromising energy efficiency or aesthetics. Doorwin provides multiple muntin and glass options to customize your divided lite windows and doors. Further customization is available with a variety of colors and materials, creating an infinite number of design combinations to best suit your style.
In this project, we use SDLS (simulated divided lites with spacer bars), these bars permanently adhere to both sides of the glass, and spacer bars are installed between the glass, this is the most energy-efficient way to create the look of classical décor grilles. The windows in the bathroom bedroom and study have an Arch Transom Design, making these rooms, which are often used by the owner, have some traditional aesthetics.
BTW, Doorwin offers free design assistance, so if you need a custom design like this one, contact us right away and we will provide you with the most aesthetically and functionally pleasing design solution.
For windows and doors, hardware is as important as the engine is to the car. The continuous technological innovation of the European hardware industry has strongly promoted the performance improvement and functional innovation of windows and doors. In this project, Doorwin uses Hoppe™ multi-point locks, hinges, and handles from Germany.
Multi-point lock systems provide not only the burglar-resistance but also a tighter compression seam, making the window keeps good energy-efficient performance. Together with Technoform Bautec’s insulation edge bond and sealant strips, these make up our products' top insulation and energy-saving performance.
We have several international patents to reduce clients’ labor costs, such as our unique flanges and assembly type tubular design, which is different from the other products on the market. What sets us apart among Chinese counterpart is that all our products are equipped with nail fin structures for quick and easy installation. Labor costs during installation may exceed of the window and door price, therefore, our exclusive patent allows users to not only get a significant increase in installation efficiency, but also greatly reduce the labor cost of window and door installation. A cost that may bring you unexpected savings that far exceed the price difference you may care about now.
With our own expertise, we provided the no-cost design development and contract documentation with CAD & BIM drawings, including elevation, details about the project, and installation help.
Before production, we will provide accurate sample drawings, which will clearly show the cross-sectional pattern, size, opening method and direction, pattern of the warm spacer, and the installation nodes. We will not go into production until you have signed off on the drawing to ensure that you receive a final product that meets the exact requirements of your project.
Doorwin's professional packing system guarantees all products are delivered safely and without any damage. We apply a four-point packing system. Firstly, adhesive plastic film is applied on interior wood frames and exterior aluminum frames to avoid scratches on the surface. Then, a paper board is applied after we apply air bubble film surrounding the whole windows/ doors to avoid any destruction or clash. Lastly, we place them into a durable non-fumigation plywood crate to avoid any possible damage during transportation.
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