The Glass House, Byron Bay
Wategos Beach, Byron Bay, NSW
The Challenge
Perched on the edge of Wategos Beach, The Glass House faced a paradoxical dilemma. The clients demanded 360-degree views of the Pacific, yet the home was battered by high-salt winds and intense sub-tropical heat. The existing timber frames had succumbed to rot, and the single-paned glass offered zero thermal protection, making the home nearly unlivable during peak summer.
The Solution
Roland Becket engineered a custom suite of thermally-broken uPVC windows. We utilized our signature Tilt & Turn systems to allow for controlled ventilation even during storms. The installation of low-emissivity, argon-filled double glazing reduced the internal cooling load by 40%, while the minimalist frames virtually vanished into the horizon.
"Roland Becket doesn't just provide windows; they provide the frame through which the world is experienced. In Byron, that frame is everything."
Marcus Thorne — Principal Architect, Studio Horizon
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