When it comes to energy usage in commercial buildings, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions about what really works, and what doesn’t. It can be challenging to weed through the information to understand what will really save your business or organization money on energy c
A recent Thermolite project using thermal imaging technology is the Department of Commerce building. Using a thermal imaging study, Thermolite was able to identify the energy/heat loss through the windows and visually illustrate how the heat loss was escaping the building. Results of
Energy loss is not something that can be “seen.” It is an invisible phenomena that could be costing your business or organization millions of dollars in energy bills, expensive window replacements, costly HVAC upgrades or installing additional insulation. Energy and utilit
On May 15, 2012 in a busy commercial district of Colombia’s bustling capital of Bogota, a bomb targeting a former interior minister killed one of his bodyguards and his driver and wounded at least 39 other people. Authorities say they have video of the attack on Former Interior
If noise is a concern in your existing building or if you are looking for ways to ensure a new building has good noise control, then understanding how sound transmission is measured and the rating system will help you make better choices when it comes to sound control. Why is sound or
In a world of growing violence and unrest, many businesses and government entities may find that their buildings are not able to withstand the impact of a bomb or ballistic attack. According to the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), glass is often the weakest part of
Hurricane season is almost upon us and with the unpredictability that hurricanes can bring–heavy rains, damaging winds–it’s critical that the infrastructure of buildings in areas affected by hurricanes are able to withstand the winds. While boarding up and covering w
Many educational institutions are stunning architectural buildings and have strong historical ties to the institution and its community. But many of these buildings are rapidly aging and colleges and universities are realizing these beautiful buildings are virtual energy resource mone
A recent project for Thermolite was the National Defense University in Washington, D.C. The university wanted to maintain the character of the exterior of the building while increasing energy savings and installed a Thermolite Window System on the interior of the building–allowi
What you may believe is for form and function could actually reduce the cost to heat and cool your building. Window blinds have been around for many years, but technological improvements make today’s blinds even more efficient and affordable than ever. With options like between the pa