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Published: Tuesday, 17 June 2014 15:53
Contemporary Design is all about wide open spaces, clean lines and bold geometry. For many, the style also means individuality. ABSi supplies JELD-WEN Contemporary Wood Clad Window & Door products for high end luxury homes in the Bay Area.
That’s the inspiration behind JELD-WEN's contemporary models in their Custom Window & Door line, which offers those with a passion for contemporary and modern architecture the opportunity to create their own unique door and window styles using a combination of intriguing details and natural materials such as glass, metal and wood.
Over the years, contemporary homes have proven themselves to be among the most popular of styles, and JELD-WEN experts foresee a continued growth curve in the years to come.
In fact, the Perfect Home Survey, a nationwide study of homeowners commissioned by JELD-WEN, found that respondents identified contemporary as the second-most desired style of home in which they would like to live.
THE STORY...
The window and door product originally specified for these featured projects by the esteemed California based Architect were high-end Architectural Aluminum product. However, as it often does during the Title 24 energy calculation process, preserving the homes desired energy efficiency standards presented significant challenges and in this case as most, would not be compromised.

THE SOLUTION!
California Bay Area Swatt Miers Architecture was introduced to JELD-WEN's "Custom" wood clad narrow sight-line window and door product offering. They were amazed to discover, in addition to enhanced energy efficiency, far more desirable and affordable design options in terms of warm wood species, interior & exterior finishes, architectural profiles, design pressure performance options, and overall esthetics. 
They discovered "the look" was similar in terms of accomplishing wide-open spaces and narrow site lines yet the energy efficiencies of wood clad windows and doors proved far superior to aluminum. A terrific product solution that satisfied and complimented design and energy requirements while achieving budget.
THE EXECUTION
ABSi, JELD-WEN's largest volume specialty dealer in California, employ 17 factory trained Sales Consultants to consult directly with Architects and Builders on how to effectively utilize JELD-WEN's "Custom" product offering as the perfect contemporary window & door product solution.
After 21 years serving California, Associated Building Supply Inc. has earned JELD-WEN's Architectural Division's highest respect as dealer of choice especially when complex and demanding projects require solutions outside the box. In addition, ABSi has total access to JELD-WEN Architectural resources to include JW Architect Consultants, CAD departments, and Continual Education Programs. If you can visualize it, and its not the size of Mt. Rushmore, we'll do our best to make your dreams a reality.
