Knowing the different parts of a window can help you select new and maintain your windows.
Take a peek at Bertrand's passive window series
Why you want (thermally) broken windows and doors
A new chapter for 381 Lafayette Street
Restoring New York City’s historied buildings connects us to the City’s past in a way that few others experience. The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation’s premises on Lafayette Street has a rich and varied history, and we can add our own chapter to its story with our massive hand-carved mahogany and high performance windows.
Traditional Stained Glass Meets High Performance
High Performance: Making your windows work for you
No matter how you slice it, windows are giant holes in your building’s walls. But high performance windows mitigate energy loss through these glass-covered holes without sacrificing the quality of light or aesthetics. There are three main design elements to high performance windows: insulation, coatings, and the frame material.