National Glass Association

A Fantastical Crystal House

Pulp Studio Inc. worked on a unique private residence named F-House; which was designed with a vision for a “crystal house” inspired by an image from a fantasy world where a shattered ice form is thrust through rocky terrain. The 7,300-square-foot home sits along the edge of Lake Washington in Kirkland, Washington, and the structure comprises uniquely cut glass.

The glass facade is a custom design with a concealed fixing system, each abstract form supported by a steel primary structure. Read more: https://www.windowanddoor.com/blog/fantastical-crystal-house

Photos: Embers & Oak Storyworks.
Project: F-House in Washington by Pulp Studio
Products: Double silver-coated glass, solar-protected glass, skylights

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Darker Window Profiles Are Raising the Stakes for Thermal and Weathering Performance Windowanddoor.com

Despite tariffs, rising material costs and a sluggish housing market, the window and door industry posted real gains in 2025.

Window + Door's 2026 Top Manufacturers report found that 74% of surveyed manufacturers saw sales increase over the previous year, and most expect at least a modest uptick in 2026. 📈

It's not explosive growth — but it's steady, and in this market, steady counts as a win.

Read the full report at https://www.windowanddoor.com/article/2026-top-manufacturers-brace-adapt-grow