is a project designed to address the rapidly magnifying issue of rising temperatures, both globally and locally.
The Problem:
Impending Heatwaves
Growing trends of heatwaves, with greater and greater magnitudes, have been requiring greater and more resources for the areas experiencing them to withstand.
Heat Causes Blackouts
This escalation typically ends with the power systems of the regions being overloaded, causing sprawling blackouts across countless areas, only growing in frequency.
High energy temperature solutions like air conditioning become less reliable as weather gets more extreme, leaving more people vulnerable as conditions get worse.
Frameworks addresses this contradiction in our climate preparedness:
Frameworks is a system of windows with simple capabilities that work together to create powerful effects.
Implementation:
Three options allow installation in most points in a house or apartment.
All frames use a vent on the upper edge to either insulate, or ventilate through intake or exhaust.
Together, they can create man-made cross breezes that can cool a space significantly more than any individual fan.
For a quick visual comparison,
The height of this column will represent the energy use of the typical central home AC system.
The height of this column will represent the estimated energy use of the Frameworks system (Integrated fans and network equipment).
( >2000 kwh per year )
( ~200 kwh per year )
Meet the Family
FrameWorks Classic
Taking the place of a typical window, the Frameworks Classic comes in a wide range of sizes to fit any need. With a hinged manual opening and a handle that blends right into the window frame, it’s the next step in the natural evolution of the window.
Frameworks Open
Featuring revised proportions, and a seamless handle facilitates hinged opening and closing, the Open facilitates the Frameworks system anywhere one could use a glass door.
Frameworks Modern
The Frameworks modern is the evolved window for the modern home. While appearing to the untrained eye as floor to ceiling windows, the Modern can easily ventilate the hot and stuffy environments that can arise in sun-filled rooms.
Features
Flush handle maximizes convenience and functionality.
Solar glass provides system with reliable power during hottest months.
Minimal control panel allows convenient control over temperature.