Windows & Glazings
The University of Minnesota (along with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) is developing tools and information for the U.S. Department of Energy's Windows and Glazings Research Program. These products are intended to assist architects, builders, and homeowners in selecting efficient windows.
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Efficient Windows Collaborative (EWC) Web Site This web site provides unbiased information on the benefits of energy-efficient windows, descriptions of how they work, and recommendations for their selection and use. (www.efficientwindows.org). |
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Regional Fact Sheets Fact sheets provide a step-by-step guide to selecting energy efficient windows in your area. |
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"Residential Windows" Book "Residential Windows: A Guide to New Technology and Energy Performance, Second Edition" -- a handbook for architects, builders, and homeowners. |
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Window Systems for High-Performance Buildings Book A handbook for designers on energy-efficient glazing technologies and their application in high-performance, commercial buildings. |
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Commercial Glazings Web Site An web site for designers and other building professionals on energy-efficient glazing for commercial buildings. Access to simulation tools, information on new technologies, and other educational materials will be available. |
