Following its debut in February 2024 at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, the Performance Series 7665 pass-through awning window by Western Window Systems has been named a winner in The Architect’s Newspaper’s 2024 Best of Products Awards in the category openings: windows. The pass-through window is designed to enhance entertainment areas for a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience.
The Architect’s Newspaper is a resource for more than one million readers of architects, designers and taste-makers. The Best of Products Awards are judged on innovation, aesthetics, performance, sustainability and value by leaders in the design community, as well as editors from The Architect’s Newspaper.
Product details
Featuring a continuous hinge and pressurized gas struts, which are hidden while closed, the pass-through awning window provides minimal effort opening and closing, and its sleek, contemporary design blends with modern architectural styles.
The Series 7665 pass-through awning window offers large vent sizes, single-point locks and performance-rated glass with 366 low-emissivity coating for thermal efficiency. Available in widths from 24 to 96 inches and heights from 36 to 60 inches, it also offers custom sizing to fit any project. The thermally broken aluminum frame and high-performance glass packages enhance energy performance, making it a versatile, sustainable choice for home or commercial applications.
What the company has to say
"The vision behind this window was to design a product that seamlessly integrates with Western Window Systems' Performance Series product line, while also offering a truly innovative solution for indoor and outdoor living," says Jason Wilton, vice president of product management, Miter Brands. "Our talented engineering team was able to incorporate gas strut technology into the window design, allowing for effortless operation and creating a smooth, seamless connection between spaces. The entire Miter Brands team is incredibly proud of the work that went into bringing this product to life, and we’re excited for homeowners to experience the unique blend of functionality and style it offers. This isn’t just a window—it’s a conversation piece that transforms the way people live, making indoor-outdoor living more beautiful and accessible than ever."
