MODRN WINDOWS DESIGN

Modern Windows III

We have covered Loewen and Vista Films. 2 great components when considering optimal modern windows. Quality windows increase the beauty of the building or house, increase optical quality of scenery outside, reduce heat, glare and sound, and increase insulation.

Now we look at a more specialty company, that is primarily used for commercial applications, but could be very sleek in certain residential applications.

MechoShade Systems is a world leader in Window shading systems and solutions:
- Automated Solar Shading
- Daylight Management
- Brightness Controls

In the thirty years since the founding of the company in 1968, MechoShade Systems , Inc. continues to be a pioneer in the development of solar shading, including the development of its' hugely successful T hermoVeil® and EuroVeil® shadecloth lines and creative solutions to brightness, glare and solar control problems.

Through the research and engineering capabilities that created the MechoShade system in the beginning, MechoShade has become the only single source solar shading designer and manufacture of hardware, shadecloth and accessories. MechoShade is in the forefront of energy efficient solar shading design at the window wall to achieve personal, thermal, and visual comfort in conjunction with the more efficient use of natural resources. It is this reason why you find MechoShades in many “Green” projects, including those that have achieved LEED™ certification.

MechoShade has offices in Long Island City, NY and Phoenix, AZ with sales and distribution throughout the continental United States, Canada, Asia and Europe.

***BONUS*** They were selected as a Top-10 Green Building Products for 2004 by Environmental Building News.

Get Your Frost On!

By: Holly Becker

Looking to hide from a peeping Tom (or Jane)?

Whether you're a country mouse, a city mouse, or a mouse in the 'burbs, privacy is always a concern. One major trend I see sweeping across the UK and into America lately is chic frosted film - decals that are as stylish as they are functional. Sure, frosted glass has been around for ages, but the ability to purchase an affordable and modern peel -n- stick version on a budget - brilliant!

Brume in the UK produces the slickest patterns - get your frost on in style! Easy to fit, Brume window film gives you the privacy you crave while allowing natural light into the room, and since the film laminates the glass, it makes it nearly impossible to smash. Get creative and apply it to cabinet doors and interior doors, too.

Purlfrost is another chic frosted window film company based in London, available in plain or patterned and super easy to install. Purlfrost will also work with you if you have artwork that you'd like created into frosted film (how cool!). If you order soon, you can take advantage of thier special - order any 2 foils of the same design & size and get 30% off the second one. I just love the nature designs... Check them out!

With these clever resources, I guess your only question now is, "To frost or not to frost..."

A few frost-worthy examples:

Looking for great design tips and daily inspiration? Visit Holly Becker's design blog, decor8, at http://www.decor8.blogspot.com