--- title: "Window Archetype Explorer" description: "Browse dimensionless PVC window archetypes — single, multi-wide, and transom compositions — each priced installed at real sample sizes before designing your exact size." image: "https://auroradirect.ca/logotype-116x41-10.png" --- Window Archetypes # Explore Window Archetypes Browse recognisable window compositions — not fixed sizes — each priced at real sample sizes, installed (supply-only shown as a reference), then design and price your exact opening. Custom shape windows are made-to-order and linked below. 19Archetypes 19Priced at sample sizes 4With Transom 4Best Sellers Refine Archetypes Operation, width, transom Operation CasementCrank-outAwningTop-hingedSliderSide-glideHungVerticalPictureFixedMixedCombo Composition width Single2-wide3-wide4-wide Transom Without transomWith transom 19 archetypesClear all Need Help? Our specialists help turn a recognisable archetype into exact dimensions and a quote. [Book Consultation](https://auroradirect.ca/book-a-visit) Showing 12 of 19 archetypes Filters19 Sort archetypesFeaturedPrice: Low to HighPrice: High to LowName A-Z ![single picture-fixed window topology diagram, showing all fixed](https://auroradirect.ca/images/windows/archetype-single-picture.png)singlePopular [Design & Price](https://auroradirect.ca/design-and-price?type=window&layout=SINGLE&operation=picture-fixed&operations=single%3APICTURE) 1 light · all fixed ### [Single Picture Window](https://auroradirect.ca/products/windows/explore/single-picture) One large fixed light — maximum glass, no operating parts. A clean view. One light, no mullion split. Sample sizes 30" × 40" $839 installed, $482 supply only 48" × 60" $1,469 installed, $923 supply only 60" × 72" $2,008 installed, $1,308 supply only\* ![single casement window topology diagram, showing all operable](https://auroradirect.ca/images/windows/archetype-single-casement.png)singlePopular [Design & Price](https://auroradirect.ca/design-and-price?type=window&layout=SINGLE&operation=casement&operations=single%3ACASEMENT_LEFT) 1 light · all operable ### [Single Casement](https://auroradirect.ca/products/windows/explore/single-casement) One crank-out casement that swings open on a side hinge for full ventilation. One light, no mullion split. Sample sizes 24" × 36" $909 installed, $538 supply only 30" × 48" $1,035 installed, $650 supply only 36" × 60" $1,273 installed, $811 supply only\* ![single awning window topology diagram, showing all operable](https://auroradirect.ca/images/windows/archetype-single-awning.png)single [Design & Price](https://auroradirect.ca/design-and-price?type=window&layout=SINGLE&operation=awning&operations=single%3AAWNING) 1 light · all operable ### [Single Awning](https://auroradirect.ca/products/windows/explore/single-awning) One awning that hinges at the top and opens outward — rain-friendly ventilation. One light, no mullion split. Sample sizes 30" × 24" $888 installed, $517 supply only 40" × 36" $1,049 installed, $671 supply only 48" × 48" $1,364 installed, $881 supply only\* ![single slider window topology diagram, showing all operable](https://auroradirect.ca/images/windows/archetype-single-slider.png)single [Design & Price](https://auroradirect.ca/design-and-price?type=window&layout=SINGLE&operation=slider&operations=single%3ASLIDER_LEFT) 1 light · all operable ### [Single Slider](https://auroradirect.ca/products/windows/explore/single-slider) One horizontal slider — a sash glides sideways to open. Great over a counter. One light, no mullion split. Sample sizes 36" × 24" $832 installed, $468 supply only 48" × 36" $972 installed, $594 supply only 60" × 42" $1,301 installed, $797 supply only\* ![single hung window topology diagram, showing all operable](https://auroradirect.ca/images/windows/archetype-single-double-hung.png)single [Design & Price](https://auroradirect.ca/design-and-price?type=window&layout=SINGLE&operation=hung&operations=single%3ADOUBLE_HUNG) 1 light · all operable ### [Single Double-Hung](https://auroradirect.ca/products/windows/explore/single-double-hung) One double-hung — both sashes slide up and down and tilt in for easy cleaning. One light, no mullion split. Sample sizes 28" × 48" $993 installed, $608 supply only 36" × 60" $1,224 installed, $769 supply only\* ![single hung window topology diagram, showing all operable](https://auroradirect.ca/images/windows/archetype-single-single-hung.png)single [Design & Price](https://auroradirect.ca/design-and-price?type=window&layout=SINGLE&operation=hung&operations=single%3ASINGLE_HUNG) 1 light · all operable ### [Single-Hung](https://auroradirect.ca/products/windows/explore/single-single-hung) One single-hung — the bottom sash slides up to open while the top stays fixed. One light, no mullion split. Sample sizes 30" × 54" $986 installed, $608 supply only 36" × 66" $1,280 installed, $790 supply only\* ![2-wide casement window topology diagram, showing all operable](https://auroradirect.ca/images/windows/archetype-double-casement.png)2-widePopular [Design & Price](https://auroradirect.ca/design-and-price?type=window&layout=DOUBLE&operation=casement&operations=left%3ACASEMENT_LEFT%2Cright%3ACASEMENT_RIGHT) 2 lights · all operable ### [2-Wide Casement Pair](https://auroradirect.ca/products/windows/explore/double-casement) Two side-by-side casements split by a mullion, each cranking open at its outer edge. Mullions divide the lights inside one window system. Sample sizes 48" × 48" $1,511 installed, $1,028 supply only 60" × 60" $1,861 installed, $1,238 supply only\* ![2-wide casement window topology diagram, showing 1 of 2 operable](https://auroradirect.ca/images/windows/archetype-double-fixed-casement.png)2-wide [Design & Price](https://auroradirect.ca/design-and-price?type=window&layout=DOUBLE&operation=casement&operations=left%3ACASEMENT_FIXED%2Cright%3ACASEMENT_RIGHT) 2 lights · 1 of 2 operable ### [2-Wide, Fixed + Casement](https://auroradirect.ca/products/windows/explore/double-fixed-casement) Two lights: one fixed high-fix and one operable casement, divided by a mullion. Mullions divide the lights inside one window system. Sample sizes 48" × 48" $1,420 installed, $944 supply only 60" × 60" $1,840 installed, $1,217 supply only\* ![2-wide slider window topology diagram, showing 1 of 2 operable](https://auroradirect.ca/images/windows/archetype-double-slider-picture.png)2-wide [Design & Price](https://auroradirect.ca/design-and-price?type=window&layout=DOUBLE&operation=slider&operations=left%3ASLIDER_LEFT%2Cright%3APICTURE) 2 lights · 1 of 2 operable ### [2-Wide, Slider + Picture](https://auroradirect.ca/products/windows/explore/double-slider-picture) Two lights: an operable slider beside a fixed picture light, split by a mullion. Mullions divide the lights inside one window system. Sample sizes 60" × 36" $1,294 installed, $832 supply only 72" × 42" $1,567 installed, $1,014 supply only\* ![2-wide hung window topology diagram, showing all operable](https://auroradirect.ca/images/windows/archetype-double-hung-pair.png)2-wide [Design & Price](https://auroradirect.ca/design-and-price?type=window&layout=DOUBLE&operation=hung&operations=left%3ADOUBLE_HUNG%2Cright%3ADOUBLE_HUNG) 2 lights · all operable ### [2-Wide Double-Hung Pair](https://auroradirect.ca/products/windows/explore/double-hung-pair) Two double-hung lights side by side — a classic twin window over a sink or desk. Mullions divide the lights inside one window system. Sample sizes 60" × 60" $1,798 installed, $1,182 supply only 72" × 66" $2,225 installed, $1,476 supply only\* ![3-wide picture-fixed window topology diagram, showing all fixed](https://auroradirect.ca/images/windows/archetype-triple-picture.png)3-wide [Design & Price](https://auroradirect.ca/design-and-price?type=window&layout=TRIPLE&operation=picture-fixed&operations=left%3APICTURE%2Cmiddle%3APICTURE%2Cright%3APICTURE) 3 lights · all fixed ### [3-Wide Picture](https://auroradirect.ca/products/windows/explore/triple-picture) Three fixed lights across, split by two mullions — a wide unobstructed view. Mullions divide the lights inside one window system. Sample sizes 72" × 48" $1,819 installed, $1,210 supply only 90" × 60" $2,512 installed, $1,693 supply only 108" × 72" $3,359 installed, $2,274 supply only\* ![3-wide casement window topology diagram, showing 2 of 3 operable](https://auroradirect.ca/images/windows/archetype-triple-fixed-center-casement-flanks.png)3-widePopular [Design & Price](https://auroradirect.ca/design-and-price?type=window&layout=TRIPLE&operation=casement&operations=left%3ACASEMENT_LEFT%2Cmiddle%3ACASEMENT_FIXED%2Cright%3ACASEMENT_RIGHT) 3 lights · 2 of 3 operable ### [3-Wide, Fixed Centre, Casement Flanks](https://auroradirect.ca/products/windows/explore/triple-fixed-center-casement-flanks) A big fixed centre light flanked by two operable casements — view plus airflow. Mullions divide the lights inside one window system. Sample sizes 72" × 48" $2,050 installed, $1,441 supply only 90" × 60" $2,652 installed, $1,833 supply only\* ### No archetypes match your filters Try adjusting or clearing your filters to discover more options. Clear all filters Discover More+7 \* “Installed” includes professional installation; “supply only” is the product alone, without installation. Starting estimate for the lowest configuration in our lowest-cost service area — most quotes are higher. Not a quote. Before tax. Final price varies by configuration, region and options. Installation covers removing your old unit, professional fitting, and standard interior/exterior finishing. It excludes structural changes, permits, and non-standard site work. Save up to 35% when you replace the whole home — Maximum applies to a qualifying whole-home replacement with enough openings — not all orders qualify. Prices as of August 16, 2026. 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