The Jacob K. Javits Federal Office Building, located at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, is the tallest federal building in the U.S. The plaza itself is comprised of a 45-story office building constructed in 1963-69 and an additional 45-story annex that was built in 1975-77. Both bu

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has announced that the Paris Agreement will enter into force on November 4, 2016. With 85 countries on board, the announcement marks the first time in history that a significant portion of the international community has legall

Solar is a fast-paced, innovative sector that is constantly evolving.  The sun is our most dependable source of energy and harnessing it’s benefits simply makes sense. Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, are also known as solar panel, solar energy or solar power systems that convert sunl

625 North Michigan Avenue is a 25 story tower located in downtown Chicago. It was constructed in 1970 and has approximately 350,000 square feet of conditioned space, mainly in the form of retail space and open-plan offices. The tower structure consists of exterior concrete frame, inte

8 tips for avoiding thermal bridges in window applications Aligning thermal breaks and applying air barriers are among the top design and installation tricks recommended by building enclosure experts, and Thermolite windows leads the US in manufacture of windows that accomplish just t

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

Windows for Sound Reduction in San Francisco hotels Travelers may welcome the convenience of staying in a hotel near an airport, but the noise from the airplanes is not only a nuisance, but repeated exposure to such high decibels can be potentially dangerous. Modern buildings often de

Historic Building Windows: Repair or Replace? Windows are often described as “the eyes of a building.” Their size and spacing create rhythm and balance in the facade that may be emphasized by deliberate shadow lines and relief; their materials and operation type may reflect the state

How many meetings have you been to when you can’t hear the speaker due to noise that is all around you?   Or you are in a conference meeting when the air conditioning/heating turn on and the sound of the fans completely drown out your thoughts?   You are staying in a hotel w

Thermolite has developed a window system that not only insulates and reduces air infiltration but also generates electricity through the Photovoltaic Process. To say we are excited about this product is an understatement! The challenge that the BIPV (building integrated photovoltaics)