[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"cms-page:\u002Fintus-insights\u002Fvillas-on-24th-redefine-austin-s-skyline":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"seo":6,"blocks":11},76,"Blog",{"title":7,"keywords":8,"description":9,"og_image":10},"Villas on 24th, Austin","Villas on 24th Austin, High-performance building envelope, INTUS Supera CW, Student housing architecture Austin, Polymer window systems, Acoustic insulation for student housing,","How Villas on 24th in Austin redefines multifamily living with high-performance INTUS fenestration for energy efficiency and architectural distinction.",null,[12],{"id":13,"type":14,"content":10,"data":15,"blocks":64},"ce21a57b-7ac5-4395-8ebe-8a92f40f78ee","AppBlogPost",{"title":16,"categories":17,"image":22,"created_at":29,"posts":30},"Villas on 24th Redefine Austin's Skyline",[18],{"id":19,"title":20,"slug":21},2,"Case studies","case-studies",{"src":23,"width":24,"height":25,"alt":26,"caption":27,"video":28},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fimg\u002F42c17d88-5107-4f44-a602-3d5fc0083363\u002Fvillas-on-24th-06.jpg?fm=webp&q=90&fit=max&crop=1600%2C900%2C0%2C300&w=1248",1600,900,"Villas On 24th 06","Photo by Patrick Wong","","2026-01-05T07:01:09+00:00",[31,42,53],{"id":32,"title":33,"summary":34,"image":35,"link":40,"created_at":41},122,"What Window Testing Reveals Before Products Reach the Jobsite","Commercial window testing shows how air, water, and structural tests plus QC reduce jobsite risk. The result for architects is better-informed specifications, for developers more project certainty, and for contractors fewer surprises during installation.",{"src":36,"width":37,"height":38,"alt":39,"caption":28,"video":28},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fimg\u002Fbfde6651-479b-470c-ab7e-bd33ab8e61c6\u002Fdsc02690-copy.jpg?fm=webp&q=80&fit=contain&crop=6838%2C4096%2C0%2C285&w=736&h=442",6838,4096,"intus_windows_testing","what-window-testing-reveals-before-products-reach-the-jobsite","2026-10-30T08:32:54+00:00",{"id":43,"title":44,"summary":45,"image":46,"link":51,"created_at":52},96,"Designing for Acoustic Comfort in Urban Buildings","Learn how high-performance windows, acoustic glazing, and building envelope design help improve acoustic comfort, occupant wellness, and noise control in urban buildings.",{"src":47,"width":48,"height":49,"alt":50,"caption":28,"video":28},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fimg\u002Ffe1b168a-411d-4a6a-9aeb-fe6dbcb85796\u002Fostap-senyuk-4fnr1dt1xpe-unsplash.jpg?fm=webp&q=80&fit=contain&crop=5369%2C3216%2C0%2C224&w=736&h=442",5369,3216,"Ostap Senyuk 4fnr1dt1xpe Unsplash","designing-for-acoustic-comfort-in-urban-buildings","2026-06-12T06:50:33+00:00",{"id":54,"title":55,"summary":56,"image":57,"link":62,"created_at":63},95,"Passive House Commercial Fenestration Solutions: Key Takeaways from Our Lunch & Learn","Discover key Passive House commercial fenestration strategies, including thermal performance, airtightness, and thermal bridge reduction, from INTUS's Lunch & Learn presentation.",{"src":58,"width":59,"height":60,"alt":61,"caption":28,"video":28},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fimg\u002F3334ee69-3a42-48fa-81aa-7ceb710a2b33\u002Fll-adaptation-passive-house.jpg?fm=webp&q=80&fit=contain&crop=1936%2C1163%2C0%2C43&w=736&h=442",1936,1163,"Ll Adaptation Passive House","passive-house-commercial-fenestration-solutions-key-takeaways-from-our-lunch-and-learn","2026-06-10T09:59:08+00:00",[65,73,80,87,98,105,114,121],{"id":66,"type":67,"content":68,"blocks":71,"data":72},4087,"AppBlogtext",{"html":69,"image_position":70},"\u003Cp>In the heart of Austin’s bustling West Campus, a new landmark is reshaping the student living experience. \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fprojects\u002Fvillas-on-24th\">Villas on 24th\u003C\u002Fa>, a striking 30-story high-rise, isn’t just adding to the city’s skyline it’s setting a new benchmark for how high-performance fenestration and modular construction can harmonize to create sustainable, comfortable, and visually captivating urban environments.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Designed by Rhode Partners, this 340,000-square-foot tower serves the University of Texas at Austin community with 199 units and 670 beds. But beyond its resort-style rooftop pool and \"sky court\" basketball arena, the true story of Villas on 24th lies in its envelope.\u003C\u002Fp>","left",[],{"image":10},{"id":74,"type":67,"content":75,"blocks":78,"data":79},4088,{"html":76,"title":77,"image_position":70},"\u003Cp>Austin’s climate demands a building envelope that can withstand intense solar heat gain while providing superior thermal comfort. For a 30-story high-rise, architects face a unique trifecta of challenges:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Thermal Efficiency:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Reducing cooling loads in a region where temperatures frequently soar above 100°F.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Acoustic Insulation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Protecting students from the noise of a dense academic and nightlife district.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Structural Integrity:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Meeting rigorous wind load and design pressure (DP) requirements inherent to high-rise structures.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","The Triple Challenge: Density, Climate, and Acoustic Comfort",[],{"image":10},{"id":81,"type":67,"content":82,"blocks":85,"data":86},4089,{"html":83,"title":84,"image_position":70},"\u003Cp>One of the most distinctive features of Villas on 24th is its \u003Cstrong>geometric, pre-fabricated panel system\u003C\u002Fstrong>. This modular approach allowed the construction team to streamline the schedule and reduce costs without sacrificing architectural depth.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>By integrating our\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fpolymer\u002Fwindows\u002Fsupera-cw\"> \u003Cstrong>Supera CW\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cstrong> \u003C\u002Fstrong>(Commercial Window) systems into these prefabricated panels in a controlled factory environment, the project ensured a tighter seal and significantly better quality control than traditional on-site installations. This \"panelized\" construction method allowed the team to \"dry-in\" the building faster as it rose, a critical factor for Austin's rapid development pace.\u003C\u002Fp>","Engineering the \"Geometric\" Facade",[],{"image":10},{"id":88,"type":67,"content":89,"blocks":92,"data":93},4093,{"html":90,"title":91,"image_position":70},"\u003Cp>To meet the project's ambitious goals, the design utilized the \u003Cstrong>INTUS Supera CW\u003C\u002Fstrong> system. This high-performance polymer line offers \"Passive House\" levels of efficiency with the structural durability required for high-rise applications.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ctable>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Metric\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Performance Range \u002F Value\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Significance for Villas on 24th\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>U-Value\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>0.15 – 0.28\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Superior thermal resistance to combat intense Texas heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>SHGC\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>0.12 – 0.51\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Low Solar Heat Gain options to minimize cooling loads.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Sound Abatement\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>STC 31–47\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Essential for dampening noise in the dense West Campus district.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Design Pressure\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>±40.10 – ±70.18 psf\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>High structural rating to withstand wind at 30 stories.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Air Infiltration\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>0.10 cfm\u002Fft²\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\u003Cp>Extremely tight seal to prevent energy leakage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>","Technical Spotlight: The SUPERA Advantage",[],{"image":94},{"src":95,"width":96,"height":96,"alt":97,"caption":28,"video":28},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fimg\u002F7ca5fae8-f752-4139-ab68-fab98f24201e\u002Fsupera.png?fm=webp&q=80&fit=max&crop=450%2C450%2C127%2C0",450,"Supera",{"id":99,"type":67,"content":100,"blocks":103,"data":104},4090,{"html":101,"title":102,"image_position":70},"\u003Cp>Today’s students are more environmentally conscious than ever, but they also prioritize wellness. At Villas on 24th, floor-to-ceiling window configurations are a standard feature, designed to maximize \u003Cstrong>natural daylighting\u003C\u002Fstrong> a key component of biophilic design that has been shown to improve focus and mental health.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>By utilizing \u003Cstrong>INTUS high-performance window systems\u003C\u002Fstrong>, projects like this achieve:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Superior Thermal Stability:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Keeping the interior temperature stable regardless of the 100°F Austin sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Solar Heat Gain Control:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Specialized \u003Cstrong>SunGuard® Low-E coatings\u003C\u002Fstrong> ensure that while light enters the room, the heat stays out.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Quiet Living:\u003C\u002Fstrong> High STC ratings ensure that even in the middle of West Campus, a 20th-floor apartment remains a sanctuary.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","Biophilic Design and Student Wellness",[],{"image":10},{"id":106,"type":107,"content":108,"blocks":109,"data":110},4092,"AppBlogimage",[],[],{"image":111},{"src":112,"width":24,"height":25,"alt":113,"caption":27,"video":28},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.intuswindows.com\u002Fimg\u002F42c17d88-5107-4f44-a602-3d5fc0083363\u002Fvillas-on-24th-24.jpg?fm=webp&q=90&fit=max&crop=1600%2C900%2C0%2C300&w=1248","Villas On 24th 24",{"id":115,"type":67,"content":116,"blocks":119,"data":120},4091,{"html":117,"title":118,"image_position":70},"\u003Cp>Villas on 24th represents the future of the \u003Cstrong>\"Texas Modern\"\u003C\u002Fstrong> aesthetic: efficient, bold, and unapologetically high-performing. As Austin continues to densify, the success of this project proves that we don't have to choose between stunning architectural forms and the rigorous energy standards of tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>By prioritizing the building envelope and selecting components that exceed the status quo, the development team has created more than just an apartment building; they’ve created a sustainable roadmap for high-density urban living.\u003C\u002Fp>","A Sustainable Model for Urban Growth",[],{"image":10},{"id":122,"type":123,"content":10,"data":10},"fa4ee1a2-99a1-4b97-979c-f021380a097d","AppNewsletter"]