BUILDING ENVELOPE


but to meet the stringent thermal performance standards required by Building Regulations. Where historically windows have been one of the least efficient elements of a home, now lass technolo proides ultraefficient options, even for those tackling Passivhaus standard homes. These developments and standards mean that for those choosing doors and windows to enclose their homes,


the choice has come more down to functionality and usability than size and scale. Bi-fold doors, with their ability to completely open up to connect inside and out, were the first to benefit from changes to customer demand, whereas more recently, slim-framed sliding doors have become the go- to option; their ultra-narrow frames maximising the size of glass to provide a connection between home and garden


all year around, while drawing more natural light into indoor spaces. The popularity of bright, contemporary homes, enhanced b their lihtfilled open-plan spaces, seems set to grow and grow for self-builders even as Building Regulations become stricter. For us at IDSystems it means constantly looking at research and product development to continue to be able to meet customer demand.


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