Since we love modern window walls, we put together some projects we like with inspiring window wall designs. Hope you find these as inspiring was we do.

What we find so successful about these modern window walls is that your attention is drawn toward the view outside more than to the window wall systems themselves.

If you’re interested in learning more about window walls and how to incorporate them into your home, check out our Window Wall Design series, a collection of articles all about window wall basics and some intermediate level discussions, too.

Glass window walls are the epitome of modern home design.

Large expanses of glass with minimal vertical supports offer sweeping views of the outdoors. Narrow window frame profiles and depths and butt-glazed joints use structural silicone minimize distraction of the window wall system.

Notice the sill detail in these first few projects. The frame is recessed into the floor for a nice clean flush detail.

 Window wall design for modern houses
[Tea Houses by Swatt Miers Architects. Photo by Tim Griffith.]
Window wall design for modern houses
[Peter’s House by Craig Steely Architecture. Photo by Bruce Damonte.]
Window wall design for modern houses
[Vega Cottage by Kolman Boye Architects. Photo by Lindman Photography.]
Window wall design for modern houses
[Case Inlet Retreat by Mw|works Architecture. Photo by Jeremy Bittermann Photography.]

 

Window wall configurations can be customized to vary the spacing and location of mullions, divided lights, and simulated lites. Various types of operable windows can be framed into window wall to introduce natural ventilation.

Window wall design for modern houses
[Chuckanut Drive Residence by Miller Hull Partnership. Photo by Benjamin Benschneider Photography.]
Window wall design for modern houses
[Piedmont Residence by Carlton Architecture.]
Window wall design for modern houses
[Open House by Elaine Richardson Architect. Photo by Florian Groehn Photography.]

 

Moving glass walls expand the living space. Various door types such as stacked, folding, sliding, or French doors can be integrated into window walls with the right amount of design thought and coordination.

Window wall design for modern houses
Window wall design for modern houses
[Book House by DeForest Architects. Photos by Benjamin Benschneider Photography.]
Window wall design for modern houses
[Open House by Elaine Richardson Architect. Photo by Florian Groehn Photography.]

Now that you’ve seen some inspiring projects, follow along to our next article in our Window Wall Design Series in which we discuss many of the benefits of window walls:

6 Valuable Benefits of Window Walls In Your Home >

 

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[Featured image: Fall House by Fougeron Architecture. Photo by Joe Fletcher Photography.]

Window Wall Design for Modern Houses