A passive solar house in natural prairie grass countryside Passive Solar Project: Airy Acres Custom Home Location: Charles City, Iowa Date: 2008 Building Type: Residential Products Selected: Motorized rolling shutters Designed and Builder: Dennis White Residential Designs of Charles City, Iowa Summary: This passive solar house, built outside of Charles City, Iowa is a blending of skilled design, a beautiful…
Energy Efficiency – Passive solar nestled in Michigan forested countryside. Energy Efficiency Project: The Lovely Tanglewood Location: Chelsea, Michigan Date: 2010 Building Type: Residential Window Products Selected: European tilt/turn wood-clad windows in high performing triple glazing by Hawkeye Windows. Designed and Builder: Kevin Kolb, The Kolb Company, LLC, Dexter, Michigan Summary: Nestled in the tranquil wooded…
Glass Window Wall System in Cozy Minnesota Cabin Get Away Glass Window Wall System Project: Minnesota Get Away Location: Long Prairie, MN Date: 2004 Building Type: Residential Window Products Selected: Glass Window wall system of European tilt turn windows. Summary: The Minnesota Get Away is a perfect representation of natural beauty infused with skilled craftsmanship.…
A large lift slide door for a windy city. Project: Chicago Lift Slide Location: Chicago, Illinois Date: 2015 Building Type: Residential Window Products Selected: Hawkeye Windows‘ grand lift slide patio door. Summary: This particular project was an integral part of a major remodeling project for a residence in the bustling city of Chicago, Illinois. Hawkeye…
German Windows satisfy French Provincial design requirements. German Windows Project: California French Provincial Location: Southern California Date: 2015 Building Type: Residential Window Products Selected: German windows by Hawkeye Windows & Doors, Inc. Summary: As one of our more memorable projects, the California French provincial is a true showcase masterpiece. Hawkeye Windows and Doors was commissioned…
Before innovations in glass, films, and coatings in the past decade, a typical residential window with one or two layers of glazing allowed roughly 75-85% of the solar heat to enter a building, which has a negative impact on summertime comfort and cooling bills, especially in hot climates. External window shading devices such as awnings,…
Old Midwest farm house received a major update with matching aesthetics. Project: Duffy Library Location: Walker, Iowa Date: 2001 Building Type: Residential Window Products Selected: European windows with tilt turn design. Designed by: The owner! It wasn’t on a napkin but the owner did draw the glass concept on a piece of paper. Hawkeye Windows…
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