Can you name the exact window proportions for a Queen Anne without hunting through three different sources?

Of course not. Nobody memorizes architectural minutiae—and yet every project demands it.

You’ll spend hours tracking down grille patterns, color specifications, trim details, and hardware options specific to each era and style. Minutes add up. Days accumulate. Profit margins shrink.

That’s changing right now.

The Pattern Book Collection Continues

With Andersen Windows & Doors, we’ve released four more authoritative pattern books directly into your Designer Docs Library. These are professional reference guides—not generic glossaries. They’re built by architects, for architects, with the exact level of detail you need.

Four new complete guides are live today in the “Pattern Books & Style Guides” folder:

✓ Queen Anne — The exuberant Victorian era (1880–1910) with gables, bay windows, towers, and eclectic textures. Master the asymmetrical details that define this iconic American style.

✓ Shingle — The distinctly American reaction to Victorian formality. This late 19th-century style moves toward natural, casual exteriors influenced by the Arts & Crafts movement.

✓ Tudor — Narrow vertical windows, asymmetrical design, decorative colonial grilles, and timeless character. Learn to blend traditional authenticity with contemporary minimalism.

✓ BONUS: Norfolk Pattern Book — A historic resource developed by the City of Norfolk Department of Planning for sustainable, affordable neighborhood development. Provides guidance on creating authentic housing designs while maintaining community character.

Each guide delivers:

• Essential style elements you need to know
• Authentic windows & doors + accents and groupings
• Exact color palettes and finish combinations
• Sash, grille, and hardware specifications
• Proportion guidelines tied to each style’s identity
• Trim style elements

Find them under "Pattern Books & Style Guides" or use the Search function just above the list of sections.

Why This Matters To Your Practice:

The designers already using the Designer Docs Library are:

• Cutting research time
• Communicating with laser-focused precision to clients
• Building reputation through authentic architectural details
• Protecting themselves with professional documentation standards

Every hour you save hunting for specs is an hour you can spend growing your business. Every confident conversation with clients about “why these proportions matter” becomes a conversation about your expertise—not uncertainty.

Access Your Guides Now

If you’re an AIBD Member, log into the Designer Docs Library right now. The four new complete guides are ready for your next project.

If you’re not yet a member and you’re not leveraging these guides, your competitors are building faster, communicating smarter, and charging more confidently.

The time to join isn’t next week. Join Today.​

Until next week,
The A-Team

P.S. More architectural styles are coming. We’re releasing these strategically over the next few weeks. Check your inbox Thursday to see what’s next.

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