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The “Great Opening”: Redefining SA Indoor-Outdoor Living

Jason - CWS2026-05-19T06:55:28+02:00South African homes in 2026 share one architectural aspiration: the ability to erase the boundary between indoor and outdoor spaces. This trend, known as "The Great Opening", represents more than aesthetic preference. It reflects changing lifestyles, energy-conscious design, and advances in large-span aluminium engineering that make 6-metre+ openings structurally viable. Key Takeaways: Large-span aluminium systems now achieve 6-metre+ openings without structural compromise Thermal-break technology enables compliance with SANS 10400-XA energy requirements Multi-point locking and flush-track hardware maintain performance in expansive systems ...

Architects: 3 Simple Ways to Become an Octopus Arm

Jason - CWS2021-01-12T10:32:07+02:00Have you ever watched an octopus in motion? The one arm is doing its thing over there and the other is tied up on another mission on the opposite side. Somehow though, they are all working for the same result even when it looks like quite the opposite. What has that got to do with aluminium doors and windows in the building industry? Architects, specifying managers, and project managers all feel the same frustrations during a project when the vision is compromised...