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Provide energy-efficient natural light and passive ventilation.FORT MILL, SC, September 23, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- "Of all the building materials used in home construction, glass--and window construction in general--is usually the biggest…
Glass is an essential component in any modern building, but we do not often stop to think about the complex process behind its development and manufacture.
Carl F Groupco, supplier of window and door hardware across the UK, has strengthened its internal sales team with the appointment of two new members of staff.
Dow Corning, a global researcher, developer and manufacturer of the silicon-based materials used in many renewable energy technologies, is introducing a new middle school curriculum focused on solar energy.
In July 2011, the new work programme for submitting proposals for EU-funded research was published in the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7).
Congress and Exhibition on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Conference and Exhibition "Save the Planet" on Waste Management, Recycling, Environment GREEN EVENTS for SOUTH-EAST EUROPEOrganizer: Via Expo2011 edition7-th Congress and…
As part of its planned market expansion, Tubelite Inc. has opened two offices in South Carolina and Texas and added five, experienced personnel to its team.
Urges U.S. Senate committee to fund small business energy efficiency initiativesWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Low interest loans to help small businesses improve their energy efficiency is one of the best ways to grow jobs in rural America.
Many governments worldwide now require double pane glass in windows for energy efficiency. In between the panes is usually a gas that helps to cut down on unwanted heat transfer.
Debut Glass in Kent is one of many of Thermoseal Group’s long-term customers now supplying all of its warm edge units with Thermobar Warm Edge Spacer to meet the market demand for ‘C’ to ‘A’ rated windows.
Beaty-Warren Middle School in Warren, Pa., nears the completion of an extensive renovation to update and unify its 80-year-old facility.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) have jointly released the updated 2010/2011 U.
Helping create welcoming entrances in new construction, renovations and expansions, Tubelite Inc. has enhanced its custom entrance systems for institutional and commercial projects.
A new education course focusing on field testing has been produced by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).
As tornado season escalates and increased tornado activity has devastated parts of the Midwest and the South during he past few weeks, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released a voluntary specification for testing…
Kolbe helps architects gain sustainable design knowledge and learning units (LUs) through American Institute of Architects’ continuing education seminars (AIA/CES).
Coursework is now available through the AAMA FenestrationMasters™ professional certification program, which was launched last year by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).
CRANBERRY, Pa. — A company that makes windows and doors plans to hire 280 full-time and seasonal workers at its plant near Pittsburgh.
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Coursework is now available through the AAMA FenestrationMasters™ professional certification program, which was launched last year by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).