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This residential villa in Arnhem in the Netherlands showcases a traditional solution for modern day living. The authentic thatched roof covers both the roof and the facade. It required a flexible daylight solution. The owner choose FAKRO roofwindows to provide a sea of natural light. Six combination were made, each placed using FAKRO’s specially designed reed flashing. The flashing has been developed together with the Dutch Association of Thatchers. This way FAKRO created an unique solution which perfectly compliments the thatcher’s job and provides a watertight installation. More

The FAKRO FGH-V Balcony Roof Window has two sashes, the top-hung upper sash opening seamlessly through 45° while the lower sash slides out to the vertical position revealing built-in balustrades. Fakro offers the added benefit of being the only roof window manufacturer to use the patented topSafe® system. This provides the highest standard of security and safety currently available in standard roof windows and is supported by P2 anti-burglary glass which is used in the outer panes. The V40P automatic air inlet provides the added benefit of balanced ventilation at all times while close-grain redwood pine frames look simply sensational. More

Sixth edition of the competition for the architects “FAKRO – Space for new Visions” is completed. Once again organized by FAKRO, a global manufacturer of roof windows and loft ladders and by A10 Magazine for European Architecture, the contest began in February. Participants of the competition faced the following task: to create a concept – visualisation of an architectural design of any building using FAKRO products. The building must be designed so that its realisation is possible with the use of available technologies. These, however, are not all the requirements of organizers of the competition. The architect should also draw attention to the fact that the designed building is full of light, functional, user and environmentally friendly.... More

Living ‘green’ is a goal for many. The owner of this family home in the Dutch town of Lent took this goal seriously. He created a building that literally became one with it’s surroundings. The house features an impressive green roof which, besides it’s unique appearance, also provides a lot of benefits. An important advantage is the natural heat and noise isolation of this type of roofing. But also purification of the air, a richer biodiversity and planned water management are named as advantages. However, proper installation and regular maintenance are crucial. FAKRO develops windows and flashings for all types of roofing. For this project they provided center-pivot windows with a flashing especially designed for green roofs. The flashin... More

The Opole Museum of Rural Architecture is the only open-air museum located in the Opole Voivodeship, and only one of four such museums located within the historical boundaries of Silesia. During its almost 50 years of existence the Museum has amassed a rich collection of historic wooden architecture from the Opole Silesia region. The new administrative and reception building was erected in 2007. The building is characterized by a modern and simple design. To illuminate rooms located in the loft, 29 FAKRO roof windows and access roof light were mounted. Windows were installed in horizontal and vertical combinations. Part of the roof is covered with titanium-zinc sheet metal formed into standing seams and then complemented with oak pa... More

HEEMwonen launched an ambitious project creating a “neighborhood of tomorrow”. This large-scale renovation project provides a complete transformation of 153 homes in the neighborhood Kaalheide, Kerkrade. A total of 153 social housing units were sustainably renovated according to the passive house concept. The houses date from 1974. Thanks to an innovative approach the homes were fitted with a completely new façade, a new roof and solar panels. In only ten days the energy class was raised from D to A, providing the residents with a saving of € 100,- a month on their energy bill. To achieve this high class FAKRO FTT U6 roofwindows were used to provide energy saving and lots of natural light. More