Industry Insights

As we kickoff 2023, we’ve been hearing plenty of speculation about what the year will bring. How will interest rates and inflation impact the housing

Thermally efficient windows and doors are increasingly important as building codes evolve and energy usage and costs become critical considerations for both commercial and residential

Work started on a major remodel of the Lincoln Bar at Mammoth Canyon Lodge in Mammoth Lakes, California in October 2019. By the time the

More performance, less limitations    Rock stars are famous for dismantling hotel rooms. Mechanical engineers on business education trips, not so much.  Yet that’s exactly what

What’s new and next in multi-slide doors? In this Q&A with the National Glass Association (NGA), Western Window Systems’ commercial sales director Brian Leizerowicz discusses improvements in

Whether it’s a bustling urban restaurant, beachfront real estate, or an innovative office in the desert, 90-degree configurations of multi-slide or bi-fold doors can transform

For years, wood has been the traditional material choice for windows, but today’s aluminum options offer a range of benefits, especially for proponents of contemporary

New developments in acoustic glazing are helping glassmakers and installers reduce noise pollution, driving greater demand for quieter buildings. Ellen Rogers, editor of USGlass magazine,

From opening floor plans to letting in natural light to indoor-outdoor living, these three projects show the importance of moving glass walls in architecture. Let

Daylight can be fresh, beautiful, delicate, warm, and renewing. It was humankind’s first illumination long before the gift of fire. It brings us energy and

The ultimate goal of an architect is to utilize a revered blend of planning skills and creative talents to bring the vision of a building,

Caroline Blazovsky, CEO of My Healthy Home, worries about anyone being stuck in an unhealthy environment. She’s been especially concerned about those who have had

Building code changes. Energy ratings changes. Product changes. The world of construction is constantly in flux. One of the key responsibilities of a dealer is

How Fenestration Fits with California’s Latest Codes California has set big-time goals for energy efficiency in 2020. And, well, the year has finally arrived. The state’s

Thanks to the thermal break (the addition of barrier materials such as polyurethane and glass fiber reinforced polyamide used in conjunction with extruded aluminum), even

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