Our wood furniture seems to have done ok in this arid climate. There are some humidification guidelines during extreme low temps so that you don't get a differential that causes excess condensation on your windows. About 10% at -30C if I recall. (I can check for you) I've lost some plants because of this.

Will you have blinds or curtains on these floor-to-ceiling windows? Might be helpful to filter the light coming in.

Will you have indoor storage for your patio furniture, particularly during the winter? What do the locals do re chinook winds? Do you get them in summer too? I think you are more prone to them than we are. When we have had high winds it has typically been during the fall/winter/spring when our patio furniture is in our storage shed. Have had some issues with our garden row covers flapping around, so I'm thinking about developing a clamp system for that, or just putting them away during non-gardening season.