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Why Glazing Matters
Christine Williamson is the Director of Building Science & Education at Acelab and the founder of Building Science Fight Club (BSFC). In this video, she explains while we tend to think of a building’s energy efficiency almost entirely in terms of how well insulated it is, the most important factor influencing energy use is not insulation, but glazing ratio (how much of the enclosure is opaque versus glazed).
U.S. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm, Visits PAWS Booth During Global Clean Energy Forum in Pittsburgh
U.S. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm, visited with Jesse Largent, NEEA Program Coordinator, at the Partnership for Advanced Window Solutions booth...
Manufacturers Weigh In On Why Windows Matter
Manufacturers see the market swinging in the direction of energy efficiency and want to ensure they offer what is in demand, especially if they already have products that could fit into that market and invest in its development.
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Windows Key to Increased Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Achieving Clean Energy Economy
Windows are a critical element of any building, and inefficient ones can negatively impact a building’s comfort, energy bills, and carbon footprint.
Video Case Study: Secondary Windows Rejuvenate Aging Office Building
With tenant comfort a top priority, Hurley Development committed to finding a solution to solve thermal leakage…
Triple Glazing and Embodied Energy: Yes, the Juice is Worth the Squeeze
There are a number of considerations with moving to triple glazing including cost, manufacturing changes…
Discarded Energy Invention from 1990s Makes a Comeback
Improved windows have vast potential to help the U.S. achieve its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions…
Addressing the Hole in the Wall
U.S. Department of Energy Storm Window And Insulating Panel (SWIP) Campaign. This presentation was delivered during NHPC ‘22in Nashville…
Windows and Storm Windows
Windows and storm windows that earn the ENERGY STAR label meet performance criteria…
How Windows Can Remake the Power Grid
Building envelopes are expected to last the life of the building, making it especially important to design them right at the beginning…
Massachusetts Startup Sees Path to More Efficient Windows with New Material
A new material developed in Massachusetts could someday help make super-efficient windows more affordable…
Understanding R-Value
When Improving Wall Performance, Pursue a Strategy of “Proportional Development.”
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