From spacious family dwellings and hidden gems to imposing forever homes and architectural masterpieces, new build projects come in all shapes and sizes. Despite the new build market being a spectrum of styles, trends in recent years have shown that at the very core of the new build movement are several fundamental design elements that span almost every architectural plan.
Space, light, energy conservation and design flexibility have been the pillars of new build creation for some time now, and aluminium bifold doors have become almost a staple requirement in meeting these criteria. Let’s discover why.
Creating space with aluminium bifold doors
Compared to traditional hinged doors, aluminium bifold doors require far less space to open and close, moving along the wall, rather than swinging outwards into the garden, or the room.
One of the major benefits of bifold doors is their ability to draw the eye across a space, and even out beyond the boundaries of the property. With slim profile frames and vast glazed panes, many designers use aluminium bifold doors to create expanses of transparent wall that can open out and multiply living space in seconds – so much more than traditional patio or French doors, which offer a much smaller opening.
Often creating space is a matter of illusion, opening up the inside of a room to a garden or surrounding landscape can give the feeling of spaciousness even in smaller homes. This is one architectural trick often seen on inner city new build projects to maximise roof terraces or small garden footprints.
Using aluminium bifold doors to flood unusual spaces with light
It’s no secret that aluminium bifold doors can increase natural light for areas like open plan kitchen/dining rooms. But what about the unusual architectural spaces? Consider homes built in dense wooded areas or on small plots, as well as properties that are overlooked and cannot have many conventional windows – these are the new build projects that really reap the benefits of bifold doors!
Improved energy conservation thanks to the thermal insulation properties of high-quality aluminium bifold doors
Keeping the heat in and the cold out is a major concern for new build projects. When done well, optimising thermal insulation of building materials and key parts of the building carcass, like windows and doors, can lower heating bills and conserve energy.
Under the latest Approved Document L Building Regulations, the conservation of thermal heat with high-quality glazing units is now law. This applies to aluminium bifold doors too, which must now achieve U-values of at least 1.6 W/m2K.
The design flexibility of aluminium bifold doors
As aluminium bifold doors have become more popular, manufacturers have increased the design flexibility of their ranges. Now, new build project teams can choose from a range of colours, premium textured finishes and even advanced surface coatings for added durability in coastal environments.
There’s also an ever broadening portfolio of frame sizes, standard rebated and low threshold options, as well as locking and security choices to meet even the most demanding client briefs.
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