Awake Window & Door Co. manufactures luxury door and window systems with minimal sightlines, utilizing advanced engineering techniques to create large panels that maximize views while maintaining structural integrity. The company also addresses the issue of mass incarceration by employing formerly incarcerated individuals, providing them with meaningful job opportunities in the manufacturing sector.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
High-end residential and commercial construction projects often require expansive windows and doors to maximize views, but traditional systems can have bulky frames that obstruct the panorama and detract from the aesthetic. Maintaining structural integrity in large-format panels while minimizing frame size presents a significant engineering challenge.
Solution
Awake Window & Door Co. manufactures luxury window and door systems engineered with minimal sightlines to create expansive openings with unobstructed views. Their product line utilizes advanced engineering techniques and high-performance materials to achieve large panel sizes while maintaining structural integrity and energy efficiency. The company's systems are designed for seamless integration into modern architectural designs, offering a clean aesthetic and maximizing natural light. Awake's commitment to innovation extends to simplifying installation and manufacturing processes, ensuring consistent quality and reduced lead times.
Target Audience
Awake's primary customers include architects, builders, and homeowners involved in high-end residential and commercial construction projects who prioritize maximizing views and achieving a modern aesthetic.
Features
- Narrow sightlines (as small as 3/4") for minimal visual obstruction
- Large panel sizes (up to 16' wide x 16' tall) for expansive openings
- Multi-slide doors with innovative rolling systems and PTFE bulb seals for smooth operation
- Steel insert pockets for enhanced structural ratings
- Window wall systems with all glass in the same plane and concealed stops/weeps
- Pivot doors with concealed overhead closers and unrestricted pivot point assemblies
- Gas strut awnings with zero-pull handles and continuous hinges
- Low iron glass options for optimal clarity