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
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
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)
The look and condition of a window offer clues as to whether it’s time to replace. Even the areas near and around your window can be telling you that it is time to do something. Look for signs as indicators that it may be time to look into a new window system. Things like air leaks in
Solar Windows Are Coming! The sun is our most dependable source of energy! Scientists predict its energy output will remain fairly consistent for the next 50,000 years. Harnessing the sun’s energy through solar photovoltaic (PV) systems simply makes sense and has many benefits. Solar