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

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

Thermolite Moves to New Location: An Example of Window Upgrades and the Effect on Building Performance In April of 2014, Thermolite moved to a new building in South Bend, Indiana at 3502 West Sample Street after over 35 years in the same location on South Lafayette in South Bend. Afte

The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics states that two objects in thermal equilibrium with a third system are also in thermal equilibrium with one another. This law is the basis of temperature – temperature flows from hot to cold; therefore, when systems are in thermal equilibrium, they are

Improving your commercial building’s energy performance has many potential financial benefits. It can not only reduce your monthly energy costs and allow you the opportunity to earn tax incentives and other government rebates, but also greatly increase your profit when selling by incr

In 2012, the General Services Administration (GSA) set forth on a pioneer project to reduce energy consumption in 30 GSA buildings through deep energy retrofits (which refers to a project with over 50% savings) to fulfill the Obama administration’s goal of cutting energy costs by over

Curtain wall replacement is a large undertaking after you’ve discovered that your building’s curtain wall is costing you hundreds in utility bills. Unfortunately, it is not a simple repair in the slightest, as they often require a great deal of disassembly which is both costly and tim