Doors and windows are distinctive elements of a buildings style. They define a buildings appearance, and play a crucial role in its ventilation, lighting, and insulation. This comprehensive round-up features the many door and window types available today, including the most recent technical advances and design trends, with a focus on innovative materials, styles and shapes. Showcasing a multitude of design challenges and solutions, this volume is an invaluable reference and inspiration for the architect, homeowner, or interior decorator. With a background in architecture and photography, Antonio Corcuera is a freelance architectural writer based in Barcelona. He is currently involved in several editorial and curatorial projects in the Netherlands and Spain. Another of teNeues authoritative series of guides to design trends and up-to-the-minute information. Includes extensive color photographs and informative text