Balustrade Glass Clamps: A Vital Part of Any Balustrade System
From seaside homes with stunning ocean views to commercial buildings, glass balustrades are gaining ground. It’s no wonder – they’re just beautiful. They have the unique ability to provide an almost invisible barrier that opens up dark spaces and allows sunlight into our living areas or offices. There are still a few questions and concerns, though, around the wisdom of using huge sheets of glass around pools, stairs, or balconies. Is it safe? Is it practical? Come with us as we unpack...
Energy-Efficient Climate Control for Office Buildings
When we talk about climate control for offices or other commercial buildings our minds likely go to the energy efficiency of their HVAC systems. Certainly, this is a major factor. However, as the building industry explores the many-faceted topic of green buildings, we see that there are multiple factors that affect their energy efficiency, not least of which is the design and materials used. To this end, aluminium curtain walling is experiencing a surge of interest as the construction industry realises its...
Why Incorporate Biophilic Design into Our Homes and Offices?
Biophilic design is something of a buzzword at the moment, and rightly so. Homes and office spaces that base their design around the natural world and the inimitable beauty that can be found therein are growing exponentially. What is biophilic design? What benefits will we enjoy from it? How can we implement it in our space? What is Biophilic Design? The term stems from the root word, biophilia, which is a love of nature. As humans, whether we realise it or not, we...
Creating a “Top-Billing” Home with Glass and Aluminium
We’ve all watched (with no small amount of envy) the incredibly beautiful properties showcased on the popular television program, Top Billing. The effortless grace and beauty of these fantastical luxury homes are truly inspiring for homeowners, interior designers, and architects alike. While we all love the look and feel of a cosy, period homes, most of us are more enthralled with the airy, soaring features of a luxury home which makes ingenious use glass and aluminium. Perhaps it is the “South Africa”...