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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) with a 2014 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership in superior energy management.
Serving the unique needs of Quebec’s window and door industry, Technoform Bautec North America, Inc. announces its partnership with Quincaillerie Rabel, Inc.
The envelope (or enclosure) of a building refers to the separation between the interior space and the exterior. In other words, it is the outer shell that protects the indoor environment and helps to maintain its climate control.
The ENERGY STAR(R) Most Efficient 2014 designation recognizes Kolbe’s windows among the most efficient products that qualify for the ENERGY STAR program.
To support its customers with tools and information to prepare for ENERGY STAR® Version 6.0 product specifications for qualified windows, doors and skylights, Quanex Building Products has launched its resource center at www.quanex.com/energystar.
Quanex Building Products has launched the Quanex Optimizer™ Special Edition, an update to its popular U-Factor application that enables users to quickly find configurations that meet ENERGY STAR® Version 6.0 requirements.
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final program requirements for ENERGY STAR Version 6.0 for residential windows, doors and skylights.
Committees call for a binding 40 percent energy efficiency target - Today, the European Parliament’s Environment and Energy committees jointly voted for a draft report calling for a three target approach for the EU’s 2030 climate and energy…
Two new videos spotlight the customization and craftsmanship of Kolbe’s windows and doors, while amplifying the company’s “We’re for the visionaries” theme.
GlassCon Global is the first event of its kind in North America, which brings together global innovations in glass technology to further the development of the glass industry.
The design and placement of glass is a vital component of green architecture. It allows for natural light and integrates the interior of office and residential buildings with the exterior.    Natural light improves productivity in the workplace and…
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association’s (AAMA) Western Region will host a webinar on Tues., Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Pacific).
During the 2013 International Greenbuild Conference, Wausau Window and Wall Systems will debut its new INvent.
Guardian’s ClimaGuard range is set to take a firm footing in the commercial market, with the launch of ClimaGuard A 1.0.
Europe’s energy intensive industries are probably divided on the merits of power savings targets for 2030, but if the right mix of unambiguous and universal targets and measures can be agreed – and explained – opposition could fade away, argues…
Air infiltration savings added to energy savings for more accurate comparisons in replacement window projects.
The Aluminum Material Council (AMC) of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released a new white paper on aluminum’s sustainability, strength and efficiency entitled, "Aluminum: The Total Solution for Sustainable,…
Highly insulating fenestration technologies could reduce energy by 18 percent    Karma Sawyer, technology manager and physical scientist in the Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office’s (BTO) Emerging Technologies Program, delivered a…
Implementation date extended to January 2015; Window and skylight criteria adjusted     Doug Anderson, manager of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® program, provided insight into the rationale the EPA used in developing…
90-degree thermal strip in a single step, wider material for greater thermal efficiency, and pour-and-debridge with lancing for improved adhesion     Wausau, Wis. -- Contributing to commercial and residential properties’ energy efficiency goals,…
http://via-expo.com/en/pages/liftbalkans; March 2014, Sofia, Bulgaria; 5-7Organizer: Via Expo    ‘LiftBalkans’ is the only specialized show in Bulgaria devoted to elevators, escalators, components and accessories, monitoring and safety systems, etc.
Leading U-factor app features expanded search options -- As the industry prepares for ENERGY STAR® Version 6 implementation, Quanex Building Products has released an updated version of the Quanex Optimizer™ that includes new user-friendly search…
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) National Fall Conference will be held in Baltimore, Oct. 27-30.
Technoform Bautec North America, Inc., contributes to the updated appearance and enhanced performance of historic Houghton Academy in Buffalo, N.Y.
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have designed a new material to make smart windows even smarter.