The role of doors and windows in architecture

Everyone must have heard the saying that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Closing a door for you will definitely open another window for you. From this sentence, we can easily see the importance of doors and windows. Similarly, the role of doors and windows in architecture can not be ignored, so what is the relationship between doors and windows and architecture?

Door, the only way to enter the house; Window, the way to see the field of vision. As the old saying goes, "portal" often represents a crucial checkpoint and passage. Portal refers to the connotation of doors and windows. The door is the barrier between the inside and the outside, and the window is the communication between the inside and the outside. Doors and windows not only meet the functions of ventilation, lighting and access, but also have spiritual sustenance and cultural precipitation, which opens the gap between man and nature and is a prop for poetic interpretation.

The pursuit of improving the quality of life is the eternal pursuit of mankind. Whether it is a new building or the renovation of an existing building, doors and windows, as the basic elements of the building, are the first to be considered. Through the design and transformation of building doors and windows, the building can glow with new vitality. With the continuous innovation of architecture, people are quietly changing their way of life while enjoying the architectural achievements. Building facade design has become an important symbol of building quality. Doors and windows are an important part of building envelope system and architectural modeling.

The main functions of doors are traffic access, separation and connection of building space. The main functions of windows are lighting, ventilation and viewing. Doors and windows also play a great role in building appearance and interior decoration. Doors and windows should be elegant in appearance, firm and durable in structure, flexible in opening and tight in closing, and sound and heat insulation.