So, your business has decided it’s time to do something about your skyrocketing heat and air conditioning bills. Hopefully you’ve completed a thermal imaging study and understand in dollars and cents, what energy loss through your windows is costing you each month.
With record high temperatures across much of the U.S., extreme demands for energy are increasing as well. Energy experts predict energy demand could rise by 60 percent from Chicago to the mid-Atlantic states through July 5. New York, Boston and Philadelphia could see demand rise as mu
LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a green building rating program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is considered the green building standard these days, and many businesses are becoming LEED certified. Why? Because there are many advantages t
A recent poll of 500 utility executives revealed that utility costs are on the rise and there is no relief in sight. An article on CNNMoney that highlighted the survey findings stated that over 90% of the executives surveyed believe that legislation designed to require more renewable
When many people think of aluminum as a building material, they often think of siding or roofing. But extruded aluminum has many more uses for building and construction–such as railings, stadium seating, and more common building components like windows and doors. One major advan
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
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