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Today's doors and windows don't just connect the indoor with the outdoor. The right choice can lower your heating bills and be environmentally friendly, too. Take a look at innovations such Low-E and Spectrally Selective Glazing and Impact Resistant Glazing.
Composite Window Frames Mature PATH Technology offering benefits of: Energy Efficiency, Quality/Durability, and Safety/Disaster Mitigation.
Directory of Accessible Building Products - 2004 The 2004 Directory of Accessible Building Products is the one-stop resource for anyone trying to fill a need for enhanced accessibility in a residence. Many manufacturers are featured in the following categories: kitchen and laundry; bathroom; doors, windows, and assistive hardware; climate control; home automation; plumbing systems; flooring; ramps and handrails; stair lifts and elevators; and accessible house plans.
Electrochromic Windows On the horizon PATH Technology offering benefits of: Energy Efficiency and Environmental Performance.
Energy Efficiency in Remodeling: Windows This fact sheet is one in a series intended to inform homeowners about the opportunities, options, and benefits associated with making energy efficiency improvements during home remodeling projects.
Phase II Report: Advanced Housing Technology Program - Product Innovations - pdf 5 MB Prepared for NAHB/NRC and U. S. Department of Energy in 1990 by Arthur D. Little. This report discusses super efficient windows, engineered wood, insulating concrete forms, surface wiring, and gas-fired heat pumps. These were emerging or new technologies in 1990.
Tubular Skylights Mature PATH Technology offering benefits of: Affordability, Energy Efficiency, Quality/Durability, and Safety/Disaster Mitigation. Currently incorporated in a PATH Field Evaluation or Demonstration.
Energy Efficient Windows Website for the Efficient Window Collaborative. Assists builders, remodelers and home owners in choosing energy efficient windows.
Steel Door Institute Promotes the use of steel doors and frames for the construction industry. Offers technical information about the use of steel doors and framing.
American Architectural Manufacturers Association The American Architectural Manufacturers Association is the source of performance standards, product certification and educational programs for the fenestration industry. Whether you're a manufacturer, architect, builder or homeowner, you're sure to find information of special interest to you.
DHI - The Door and Hardware Institute The Door and Hardware Institute (DHI) is a professional organization that serves as a resource for education and information on doors, hardware, security and specialty products for the architectural openings industry.
Door and Window Website This is the place where consumers, builders, contractors, and manufacturers can find the latest information on window and door products, components, and how-to information.
Efficient Windows With an increasing number of choices in glazing and frame type, this site sponsored by the Alliance to Save Energy provides helpful information for selecting windows for different climate conditions and orientation.
GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo GlassBuild America will provide a central showcase for glass processing equipment, window and door manufacturing equipment, and the latest technology for all types of glass and fenestration products used in residential, nonresidential and related applications.
Glass.com Information regarding commerical and automotive glass, metal and glazing products, services and latest news. Includes current and archived issues of publications such as USGlass, Door & Window Maker, Window Film, Shelter, and Architects Guide to Glass and Metal.
IGMA - Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance is a North American association of insulated glass manufacturers, suppliers of component materials and other industry-related professionals dedicated to upgrading product performance by promoting awareness of technological developments in the industry.
International Door Association - Consumer Resources IDA offers two resources for consumers: Selecting the Right Garage Door Dealer, and Automatic Garage Door Opener and Garage Door Safety & Maintenance Guide
ISDI - Insulated Steel Door Institute ISDI is a trade association consisting of manufacturers of residential swinging steel doors, frames and entry systems.
National Fenestration Rating Council NFRC's primary goal is to provide accurate information to measure and compare the energy performance of window, door, or skylight products. Information for homeowners and building professionals.
National Glass Association Provides informational and educational materials to promote quality workmanship, ethics, and safety in the architectural and automotive glass industries. Features articles from Glass Magazine, an online bookstore store, and other industry resources.
National Sash and Door Jobbers Association The National Sash and Door Jobbers Association offers several benefits to members, including training courses, services, and an annual convention.
PGMC - Primary Glass Manufacturers Council PGMC's mission is to protect and promote the use of flat glass. Offers several publications and articles of interest to residential builders and homeowners.
Windows and Daylighting Group, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory A huge resource of publications, software, and websites to help consumers and builders choose energy-efficient and cost-effective residential windows.
Window and Door Magazine Window and Door Magazine is an information source for the fenestration industry. Get information on events, products, and other industry news.
The Fenestration Research Abstract: Current Projects Window Basics Related Sites Window Industry Solar Lighting Publications Software Tools About Solar Gain... fsec.ucf.edu
Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights : ENERGY STAR Abstract: If all residential windows in the United States were replaced with ENERGY STAR qualifying models, the nation would save $134 billion in energy costs over the next 15 years. Using new technology in frame materials, glass coatings, design, and gas fills, today's ENERGY STAR qualified windows, doors, and skylights help achieve significant energy cost... www.energystar.gov
Glass Recycling Marketing Guide Abstract: This guide, published by the California Integrated Waste Management Board, provides recycling/marketing information for collectors, processors and product manufacturers involved in the recovery and use of glass container... www.ciwmb.ca.gov
Sourcebook Windows and Doors Abstract: Composite materials use stable, durable materials, some of which are byproducts. Fingerjointed windows use small pieces of wood reducing the impact on large clear grained wood sources. Recycled windows can mean reuse of salvaged windows or windows of recycled content. Recycled/reconstituted doors are typically molded hardboard materials. Domestic hardwood veneers use a stable resource and assist our national economy. Some hardwood veneers such as luaun are from tropical mahogany trees. Domestic hardwood panel doors use wood types which are a stable resource in our economy. The panel style reduces the need for potentially harmful adhesives. Recycled doors are reused doors salvaged from earlier... www.greenbuilder.com
SDRG - Division 8 - Doors & Windows Abstract: Click on a category below for a list of companies in the Rocky Mountain Region that offer these services: Door and Window Companies Wood and Plastic Doors Wood Windows Vinyl Windows Fiberglass Windows ... www.aiacolorado.org
Specifying Fenestration Products for Commercial Buildings Abstract: Specifying Fenestration Products for Commercial Buildings LBNL’s Windows and Daylighting Group provides technical support to government and industry efforts to help architects, engineers, and other commercial building specifiers choose energy-efficient and... windows.lbl.gov
Welcome to the Efficient Windows Collaborative Web Site Abstract: YOUR GATEWAY TO INFORMATION ON HOW TO CHOOSE ENERGY-EFFICIENT WINDOWS What's New Activities Web Updates EWC Newsletter Emerging Technologies Membership How to Join Charter Manufacturers Suppliers Affiliates Resources Glossary References Software NFRC ENERGY STAR® Code Info... www.efficientwindows.org
The Healthy House Institute, Articles: Windows Abstract: Windows Published in Green Alternatives, November/December 1992, p. 26. by John Bower (Copyright 1992) If you are planning on doing any serious remodeling, say adding a room addition to your house, there will be a number of environmental factors to be considered. I see two basic ways of... www.hhinst.com
Electrochromic Windows: Participation in Standards & Ratings Abstract: NREL's Participation in Standards and Ratings Organizations American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) NREL actively participates in the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) , Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings, Subcommittee 22, entitled Durability... www.nrel.gov
WBDG | Windows and Glazing Abstract: Submit Design Guidance Building Types Space Types Design Objectives Products & Systems Windows and Glazing by Gregg Ander Southern California Edison Printable version Email this article View resource pages linked to this topic Achieving Sustainable Site Design through Low Impact... www.wbdg.org
NFRC - Fenestration Facts Abstract: National Fenestration Rating Council provides accurate information to measure and compare energy performance of windows, doors and... www.nfrc.org
Recycled Glass Applications Expand Abstract: Feature Articles: Ciizens Want Teeth In Environmental Laws Fight Global Warming: Create Jobs and Benefit the Economy Climate Control Would Save Millions Of Lives Build It And They Will Ride Flush With Success... www.ecoiq.com
Microsoft Word - TD-02-0402-Heat-Treated Glass _Final Version_.doc Abstract: 2945 SW Wanamaker Drive, Suite A Topeka, KS 66614-5321 (785) 271-0208 Fax: (785) 271-0166 www. glasswebsite. com Glass Informational Bulletin GANA TD-02-0402 Heat-Treated Glass Surfaces Are Different Industry Cleaning Procedures Must be Followed to Avoid Glass Damage As the use of glass... www.primaryglass.org
Preservation Brief 13: The Repair and Thermal Upgrading of Historic Steel Windows Abstract: Preservation Briefs assist owners and developers of historic buildings in recognizing and resolving common preservation and repair problems prior to work. The briefs are especially useful to preservation tax incentive program applicants because they recommend those methods and approaches for rehabilitating historic buildings that are consistent with their historic... www.cr.nps.gov
This technical report studies the impact resistance of single-layer annealed glass typically used in residential windows and doors. 