The United States may be celebrating its 250th anniversary, but one notable building product has an even longer story to tell. Glass windows trace their…
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Innovation Beyond Energy Star
We are about to see a seismic shift in the fenestration industry. With recent reports signaling that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star…
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30 Years Later: Hurricane Andrew Redesigned Modern Building Codes
Hurricane Andrew slammed into South Florida 30 years ago devastating local communities, destroying entire neighborhoods and killing dozens. As a result, building codes were redesigned…
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New Organization Aims to Rate Window Attachments
The newly launched Attachments Energy Ratings Council (AERC), which is part of the Window Covering Manufacturers Association, seeks to start a rating, labeling and certification…