Design Confidently, Live Comfortably



Issue #5, July/Aug 2004

Patio Doors
Replace a sticky slider or make a wall of glass -- today's patio doors are stylish, durable, and secure
by Scott Gibson

For architect Michael Viveiros and his wife, Suzanne, the walk from the garagPatio doors go far beyond the rickety sliders of yesteryear -- you'll be surprised at the advances that have been made in energy efficiency and security (including with the humble slider). From swingers to accordion doors to even tilt-and-turn, our guide will help you choose a door that will open up your house to the outdoors in style.


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PHOTOS, LEFT TO RIGHT: PHILIP CLAYTON-THOMPSON, COURTESY OF EUROBUILT, BRIAN VANDEN BRINK (MARK HUTKER & ASSOC., ARCHITECTS)