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
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
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
When looking for an efficient energy saving option for windows, you may be a bit overwhelmed by all of the technical terminology used to describe just such an option. Understanding the dynamics and purpose of a low-E glass will help clear this up for you. Ultraviolet light is the ligh
The major selling point of energy service companies (ESCOs), and why so many businesses turn to them over standard contractors, is the guarantee of energy savings. Many energy efficiency projects require a significant amount of time before the building owners actually receive a return
Curtain wall no longer has to be a long, drawn-out project. Thermolite has now made it possible to complete a commercial curtain wall system installation in approximately two weeks. We developed the RetroWAL™ Express program as a solution for curtain wall projects that require a quick
Thermolite has been a leading innovator in secondary interior window systems since 1979. Although our main focus is working with a variety of industries to improve their building performance through interior window retrofits, our services are not limited to the providing and installat