The D&G Window Solutions Fenestration Knowledge Series
Windows sit at the meeting point of architecture, engineering, craft and conservation. This recurring series shares practical, technically grounded insight on glass, custom steel windows and metal windows, aluminium windows and doors, and the careful refurbishment of heritage fenestration.
Latest in the series
Article 01
The History of Glass: How One Material Changed the Way We Build
From ancient glassmaking and Roman windows to crown glass, float glass and modern high-performance glazing—and why that history still matters when assessing heritage steel windows.
Coming to the series
Future articles will connect the history of the window with the decisions owners, architects and contractors face today.
Knowledge for better window decisions
D&G Window Solutions works with the whole opening: frame, glass, hardware, installation and the fabric of the building around it. That perspective helps us decide what should be retained, what can be repaired and what should be replaced for safety, performance or long-term value.