Archetech Issue 21 2015 | Page 54

A Window With Beauty And Brains As a British manufacturer, Origin is fixed, side or top hung, dummy sash and The Origin Window has complete known for its investment in research gable, while the strength of the aluminium exclusivity of Aerogel usage within the and development. From the start the frames allows for incomparably slim fenestration industry. As a result, the company has had its roots in design. The sightlines. With the edge of the frame as system has the best thermal efficiency of company was started when Neil Ginger little as 50mm from the glass, it means less any aluminium window on the market. found he could not source high quality window and more light can be achieved. A Choice for Every Home bi-fold doors for his father’s swimming pool business in the UK. His solution? To design and manufacture the Origin A New Thermal Technology The Origin Window was introduced in New thermal developments give the response to demand from trade partners Origin Window superior thermal efficiency, who were seeking a window to match the making it capable of achieving an energy quality and aesthetics of Origin’s bi-folding rating of A +21. Available as an optional door system. It’s therefore important The Origin Window, launched on 1st upgrade, the Origin Window can be that a wide variety of choice is available October 2015, has a twin flush casement insulated with Aerogel, a ground-breaking to our trade partners and, o f course, that’s completely unique to the industry. material that boosts the window’s thermal homeowners. We wanted to design a window void of efficiency to achieve a certified 1.0 U value. Bi-fold Door. A Twin Flush Casement The Origin Window is available in ten Archetech - Page 54 the bulky overlapping framework that is synonymous with aluminium rebated Aerogel is a lightweight solid with an popular colours, as well as a wide range systems, so all that remains is a sleek extremely low thermal conductivity, of colours from bright primary shades to shadow line where the sash sits inside the making it one of the most insulating deeper earthy tones and dual colours. The frame. materials on the planet. It has been utilised window handles are available in brushed across an array of industries, from NASA graphite, chrome, satin or gold, and in The clean finish of the Origin Window spacesuits to construction and appliance Origin’s industry first colour match option, is ideal for installation in traditional insulation. Its composition means that whereby the handle is uniquely powder townhouses, new builds and projects a single 10mm thickness of Aerogel coated to match the colour of the window. under strict planning regulations in increases the insulation factor by up to conservation areas. The window is 67%, so homeowners can benefit from For further information on the available in a number of configurations; reduced energy bills. Origin Window, please visit www.origin-global.com