The windows and sliding doors for Luminato were selected for their quality, beauty, and energy-efficiency. These windows use the “tilt-and-turn” approach to opening. With the handle at 90 degrees, the window angles inwards (tilts inwards) at the top. With the handle turned 180 degrees, the window opens in like a door (turns inwards). The tilt function is useful on a warm day for providing ventilation with minimal risk of disruption from a breeze or window slamming. The turn function allows […]
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Will I hear my neighbors?
The developers of Luminato have gone to extremes to assure privacy between floors, where the greatest challenge to controlling sound transmission in condominium buildings exists. Sound between floors is of two types: noise that travels through the air, including voices, music, TV, etc. (which is also a concern between units that are side by side) and pounding sounds, primarily neighbors walking on the story above. Sound through the air is controlled by insulation and isolation, and is aided by bulk. Pounding […]
Read MoreLife Simplified with Bettina Blanchard
“Living light” is not just about tall open spaces filled with sunlight, it’s also about living without the burden of a lot of “stuff.” It’s very easy to accumulate stuff, which is why we love the ideas and motivation Bettina Blanchard gives on her site and every week on her radio show, Life Simplified Radio. Susan was a guest a couple weeks ago and spoke with Bettina and co-host Ross Goldberg about 118 on Munjoy Hill and Luminato.
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