Windows are some of the biggest energy liabilities in modern buildings, yet they are also non‑negotiable for light, comfort, ...

Cut heat loss or gain by up to 15% based on Energy Star guidelines You end up with lower utility costs and a cozier space without much effort. Homeowners in the U.S. see 25% to 30% of their heating ...

Energy prices have turned drafty rooms into expensive rooms, and nowhere is that more obvious than around old windows. Yet ...

An aerogel material that is more than 99% transparent to light and is an excellent thermal insulator has been developed by Ivan Smalyukh and colleagues at the University of Colorado Boulder in the US.

A flexible dual-band electrochromic device with a high optical modulation and a long cycle life was reported. The device assembled can modulate the visible light and near-infrared independently and ...

WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroShield Materials, an MIT spin out developing cutting-edge, energy-efficient products for the built environment, has taken a major step forward in its mission to ...

After Sean and Tamara Ramalho decided to redo the siding on their Freeport home, they also opted to update the windows. "We decided, why not update everything? We felt some air coming in from some of ...

Double-hung windows are slightly more expensive, easier to clean and ventilate, and less energy-efficient. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Homeowners investing in sustainable upgrades can maximize savings through the energy-efficient home improvement credit that provides substantial tax benefits for qualifying installations completed ...