From Mizner to Modern: Why Planning for Hurricane Glazing Has Become So Complex

As architecture evolves—from Mizner Mediterranean to clean-lined modernism—hurricane glazing systems have become infinitely more complex.

Builders and architects now face the challenge of integrating evolving hurricane-tested systems into sleek, minimalist designs with no room for error. Meanwhile, manufacturers are constantly releasing new products with unique detailing requirements.

Window dealers? Many are still thinking in terms of “punched openings” or simple storefront installs—just fill the hole and move on. But that approach doesn't work when every floor, ceiling, cladding, and finish must align perfectly.

Today, every transition and reveal must be pre-planned—from structural bucks to finished wood or stone cladding—because nothing can be adjusted in the field once these systems are ordered.

I help architects, builders, and owners navigate this complexity, specifying hurricane glazing systems without manufacturer bias and ensuring every detail is coordinated from shell to finish. I also teach courses on aesthetics, energy performance, approvals, and installation planning—because in modern architecture, the margin for error is zero.

From Mizner to Modern: Why Planning for Hurricane Glazing Has Become So Complex