For homes with million-dollar views—and budgets to match—David Warner now recommends glazing important windows with Amiran, a special low-reflectivity glass produced by the German company Schott. Designed for commercial applications like museum exhibits and shop display windows, Amiran makes the most of residential views too. “We’re using it for featured window areas where you have urban views or undisturbed rural views,” Warner says. “It’s so clear it’s incredible.” Available in single or insulated panes, the glass can be installed in any conventional window system.
One window system Warner especially likes is produced in Italy by Albertini. Made of sustainably harvested Norwegian pine, the units are clad in 1/8-inch bronze in a variety of non-paint finishes. Warner considers these “incredibly durable” windows perfect for buildings finished in brick or stone. As with those materials, he says, “You never have to maintain them.”
Schott. 914.378.3839. www.us.schott.com.Circle 404.
Albertini. 858.756.4102. www.albertini.it.Circle 405.
