The demand for big doors continues to be driven by customers looking for that combination of size, style, performance and innovation. In the last few years, the indoor/outdoor living trend...
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The US Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) green building rating system has grown through multiple versions and evolving credit requirements to consistently hone-in on the...
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Photo Credit: Velux Skylights The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that we spend 90% of our time indoors and that indoor air is 2 to 5 times more polluted than...
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Sustainability and resilience are key topics of discussion among architects, engineers and builders, and they are often discussed somewhat synonymously. Increasingly added to the mix is the concept of building...
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With the global population swelling and industrialization on the rise in developing nations, keeping pace with humanity’s need for energy is a demanding challenge that is only projected to become...
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LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. The LEED rating system is available for virtually all building types, and...
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The Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) has released its 2021 U.S. Window and Door Industry Market Study. The report provides data into the factors influencing the industry market, as...
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After nearly a year of confinement, outdoor living spaces have been growing in popularity and have become sanctuaries of relaxation, providing a space for people to feel connected with nature....
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Photo credit: Pella Windows and Doors New Research from Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies shows Higher Growth Amid Challenges in Residential Remodeling The mission of the Harvard Joint Center...
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Photo Credit: HOPPE Homeowners, manufactures, remodelers, architects and everyone else who effect change in the homes where people live—and increasingly, work—everyday are keeping an eye on trends. This helps optimize...
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Photo Credit: Kolbe Windows & Doors In a recent WDMA webinar, John Burns and Mikaela Sharp from John Burns Real Estate Consulting shared some very bullish data and information from...
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From traditional to contemporary, slight modifications to exterior forms and window styles can shift the typical farmhouse design in many directions. “Farmhouse modern” doesn’t mean the same thing today as...
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