Honestly, if you like the "commercial" look, I'd look into a commercial glass company in your area(s). Since you are in Denver I am sure there are plenty.

We have installed commercial glass and frame in residential homes and the biggest thing here (Florida) is that we have to have an engineer approve the drawings, which you can have done through your Architect.

You can get the same glass packages as "residential" windows with commercial so you won't have to worry about lowering your standards.

Commercial may be an option if we can't find the look in residential windows. The architect mentioned yesterday that they are considering structural requirements for commercial and seamless corner glass. Builder is not so crazy about the idea and has concerns about energy star ratings. Strict building inspectors where we live.

Many commercial jobs, especially Universities have energy star requirements along with LEED approvals. You should be fine in finding what you need, albeit expense may be higher than expected.

I don't know if I've ever found a "residential" aluminum company that had windows that looked commercial as a standard product, but then again not that many residential customers are looking for aluminum except for impact customers.

You will need Thermal Break aluminum windows to meet the Energy Star in your area. I believe Milgard still makes them.

Thanks again for the response. I am prepared for the extra expense (I think).

Gulf,

As of the last time I checked, Milgard aluminum window was not thermally broken.

I may be mistaken but that was the last I hear of it.

Don Young makes a pretty good window and I too would check with a commercial glazier. You might even save money in that case.

As far as I know they still make them. I included a link.

We can't get Milgard in FL so I don't have an opinion on them. But I have heard some good things about their products.

Here is a link that might be useful: Milgard Thermal Break Aluminum

They should certainly be available in Denver.

Maybe I couldn't get them out by me (can't get anything these days).

Thanks for the link.

Thanks Gulf and WoW. I can get Milgard - have them in my current home (standard builder grade).

M

Just checked these out....exactly the look I want.

Thanks so much for the assistance!

Win...win.

Good pull GulfBreeze!

Hope it works out for you.