Blast mitigation window products are one of the best ways to protect a building’s occupants in the event of a bomb blast. While the initial impact of an explosion is dangerous, data shows that the majority of injuries and fatalities during bomb explosions actually result from flying g
After the 9/11 attacks, many military building managers installed a simple blast film over its existing windows to offer protection in the event of a terrorist explosion. Although inexpensive to install, the overall life-cycle cost of the film proved substantially greater than the cos
While the U.S. Department of Defense has prohibited the use of blast film on windows in most military buildings and facilities, the government has different security standards for federal buildings. The Public Buildings Service Leasing Desk Guide, which details the policies and proced
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a major expansion to the NYC Carbon Challenge, a partnership between the city’s public and private sectors aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions through building modernization. In In early February, the NYC Carbon Challenge expanded to
On January 20th, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President of United States of America. Although the nation will have a new leader, one of our greatest challenges will remain the fight against terrorism. According to a report released in December by the Staff of the House
Bomb blast windows offer protection for buildings that are high profile targets for terrorist attacks, including government and military facilities. In general, bomb blast protective measures – especially blast resistant windows – must be integrated into the architectural design of th
Designing your bomb blast window solution Bomb blast windows offer protection of buildings such as government or high profile buildings at risk of terrorist attack, and are essential to protect life, infrastructure, and assets. Bomb blast resistant protective measures – especial
Folks tend to throw the term “bullet proof” around quite easily. Case in point: this slick marketing campaign from a well known manufacturer. They loaded a bus stop advertisement with $3,000,000 in cash, and dared anyone to break the “bullet proof” glass. This
Security windows for Federal banks Federal banking buildings have a unique set of needs and challenges for their windows: government mandates require them to follow both safety and energy performance protocols, while historical preservation guidelines prohibit work that changes the ap
Thermolite has been working on a variety of interesting window installations this summer that shows the versatility that our interior window systems have to offer. Visual appeal is not often thought of as a main benefit of interior window systems, but they can provide a crisp, clean l