Out with the old and in with the new is not always a good thing. And when it comes to historic buildings, the government agrees. In fact, preserving the physical integrity and re-use of historic buildings can qualify you for a 20% tax credit. Overseen by the Department of the Interior

As with most everything over time we use technology, knowledge and a bit of creativity to improve, update and enhance existing products and items that we use in everyday life. We are always looking for ways to improve things like functionality, efficiency, cost effectiveness and appea

Thermolite’s secondary interior window system products are currently available through GSA Advantage!, the online shopping and ordering system created by the General Services Administration (GSA). Federal agencies can easily browse GSA-approved source Thermolite’s products

The Empire State Building has over 6,500 windows – and with windows being one of the main causes of poor building energy performance, the historic landmark NYC building had a lot of room for improvement. In 2009, the Empire State Building began work on a retrofit project that would mo

Thermolite has been working on a variety of interesting window installations this summer that shows the versatility that our interior window systems have to offer. Visual appeal is not often thought of as a main benefit of interior window systems, but they can provide a crisp, clean l

In 2012, the General Services Administration (GSA) set forth on a pioneer project to reduce energy consumption in 30 GSA buildings through deep energy retrofits (which refers to a project with over 50% savings) to fulfill the Obama administration’s goal of cutting energy costs by over

Federal banking buildings have a unique set of needs and challenges for their windows: government mandates require them to follow both safety and energy performance protocols, while historical preservation guidelines prohibit work that changes the appearance of the windows. Thermolite

The Sidney R. Yates Federal Building is a 5 story historic complex located in Washington, DC at 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW. It was constructed from 1878 to 1880 and now serves as the USDA Forest Service headquarters. Thermolite was able to leave the preserve the historic e

With the recent changes in Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) criteria for Department of Defense (DoD) Antiterrorism Standards for Building (view our previous post for a full summary of window requirements) those responsible for historic preservation may be wondering about their roles