On Xiaohongshu and Douyin, I am often attracted by the pictures of those home bloggers:
They leaned against the spacious floor-to-ceiling windows, soaking up the sun and admiring the view, as if the peace and beauty of the whole world were condensed in this moment. Undoubtedly, it makes people yearn for the same floor-to-ceiling windows in their homes.
However, I also have to think calmly:
First of all, the daylighting effect of floor-to-ceiling windows is undoubtedly one of its great advantages. When sunlight pours into the room through a large area of glass, the whole space seems to be lit up, giving people a bright and warm feeling. At the same time, the floor-to-ceiling windows provide a wide view, allowing us to better enjoy the outdoor scenery and integrate with nature.
However, it is precisely these advantages that come with corresponding disadvantages. First of all, the ** of floor-to-ceiling windows is relatively high, not only because of the cost of the glass itself, but also because of the complexity and high risk of the installation process. In addition, floor-to-ceiling windows are relatively difficult to clean and maintain due to their large size.
On the one hand, the cost of the whole large glass is already expensive, and the larger the area, the higher the **, and the cost may range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands. On the other hand, the cost of installing floor-to-ceiling windows is also quite substantial. Due to the large size of the floor-to-ceiling windows, which cannot be handled by conventional means, the use of cranes is often required, and the installation process usually requires 8 to 10 workers, all of which have led to a significant increase in installation costs.
Cleaning floor-to-ceiling windows is very difficult, and due to their size and height, ordinary cleaning tools are difficult to cope with, often requiring the use of specialized equipment or hiring a professional to visit the site. In addition, although the glass of the floor-to-ceiling windows has been thickened and specially treated, there is still a certain risk of breakage in extreme weather conditions, such as strong winds, impacts, etc.
High-rise residential high-rise buildings have a wider view and can fully demonstrate the advantages of floor-to-ceiling windows. At the same time, the privacy of high-rise residences is relatively good, reducing the privacy problems that floor-to-ceiling windows can bring.
Loft units and villas are also ideal for floor-to-ceiling windows. The loft's space is tall and open, which complements the spacious atmosphere of the floor-to-ceiling windows; Villas, on the other hand, have plenty of space and privacy, taking advantage of floor-to-ceiling windows that combine indoor and outdoor views.
If the buildings are too close together or the view from the window is lackluster, the advantage of floor-to-ceiling windows with a wide view will be greatly reduced.
If extreme weather such as typhoons and hail often occur in the area, then the installation of floor-to-ceiling windows will have certain safety risks. In this case, if you still want to enjoy the beautiful scenery brought by the floor-to-ceiling windows, you can consider controlling the area of a single piece of glass within 4m, which can not only retain the function of viewing, but also reduce the impact of the weather on the windows.