New research has revealed the window design and features that consumers hope to see in their future homes, with 52% of consumers saying that they would like to see windows with higher energy efficiency levels. 29% would like windows that have the ability to shade against sunlight, 26% would like to see increased use of sustainable materials and 23% of consumers identifying large floor-to-ceiling windows as their most appealing design trend.
In addition to this, 29% of consumers said that smart windows, for example windows that can block the sun, turn into a mirror, or be used as a smart screen, are also desirable, according to research conducted by Eurocell plc, the UK’s leading manufacturer, recycler and distributor of PVC-U window, door, conservatory and roofline systems.
Architects at leading studios Hawkins Brown, SimpsonHaugh and BDP, as well as property developer The High Street Group, analysed these consumer views of the windows of the future, providing expert insight.
When talking about the future of windows, and what we can expect, Francesca Roberts, Hawkins Brown, commented: “It’s about careful placement of the windows and thinking about how light can be flooded into properties in all the right places.
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