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UK GLASS MANUFACTURER HELPS BRING THE OUTDOORS IN AT CANADIAN LAKESIDE RETREAT
Lake Huron House sees local “ cabin country ” architecture completely reimagined to create a modern family retreat on the banks of one of North America ’ s five Great Lakes .
» TAKING A CONTEMPORARY architectural approach , the residence maximises its breath-taking lakeside views , while remaining sensitive to its surroundings and sustainability impact in the extremes of the Canadian climate .
To achieve its statement aesthetic and enhance the beautiful natural setting , one of the key components of the design is the use of glass . Glass not only provides distinct visual features throughout the home , functionally it serves as a robust external surface that plays a vital role in maintaining the building ’ s energy efficiency .
With many demands on the crucial material , the architects turned to the Pilkington product portfolio , to ensure the perfect glass solution was delivered .
WATERSIDE LIVING WITH A VIEW
Lake Huron House uses a clean and simple material palette throughout . The ceramic façade tones are intentionally varied and , alongside the glass , they accentuate the distinct elements of the build .
The lake-facing side of the house features a double-height glass wall that maximises natural light in the interior of the building and also offers expansive views towards the lakeside .
Pilkington Suncool™ 70 / 35 OW T was specified for the project to help bring the outdoors in by creating the perfect balance of natural light , while minimising solar heat gain . Having an eye on sustainability was key , and this specification delivers excellent thermal properties that can help reduce the homes energy consumption .
By combining the Pilkington Suncool™ coating with extra clear true low iron Pilkington Optiwhite™ , it ensures that the neutral appearance does not spoil the beautiful views of the landscape and creates a bright and airy internal living space .
The glazing ensures that the occupants can enjoy the vistas and are comfortable all year round , while reducing the need for constant air conditioning , in turn cutting energy bills and making the home more environmentally friendly .
Michael Carew , North American sales director at CareyGlass , said : “ The architect took great care to keep the design unobtrusive and sensitive to its setting , while making an architectural statement .
“ It was important that the project played on the surrounding landscape by opening up the building to the outdoors at the same time as providing an excellent energy performance , and that ’ s exactly what this installation does .”
Jason Eggerton , specification sales manager Pilkington UK , said : “ Lake Huron House successfully integrates a number of different glazing properties to ensure energy efficiency while providing endless views of Lake Huron , the second largest of the Great Lakes of North America .
“ The project is one-of-a-kind and we ’ re hugely proud that our glass helps to define the building ’ s appearance and create an outstanding home .”
The NSG Group is one of the world ’ s leading manufacturers of glass and glazing systems in three major business areas : Architectural , Automotive and Creative Technologies . Architectural supplies glass for architectural applications , solar energy and digital signage and displays . Automotive serves the original equipment , aftermarket replacement , and specialized transport glazing markets . Creative Technology was established in October 2020 to support NSG Group ’ s focus on future growth .
We have major market shares in most building and automotive product markets of the world , with a broad geographic reach , enabling us to respond to customers whose operations , particularly in the case of Automotive OE , are increasingly global .
Today , NSG Group has manufacturing operations around the world and sales in over 100 countries . In the fiscal year ending 31 March 2020 , the Group reported revenue of JPY 556.2 billion ( approximately euro 4.60 billion ). Of this , 38 per cent was generated in Europe , 28 per cent in Asia including Japan and 27 per cent in Americas .
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