National Fenestration Rating Council

Got great windows? Can we imagine changing high-performance windows into a cultural phenomenon through creative marketing, just like was done for plain old milk? How can we transform windows into the next "must have" item like marble countertops and flooring? This month's blog focuses on the financial barriers to adoption of high-performance fenestration and facades and strategies to overcome them drawing from the recent Facade Tectonics Institute's report to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/ehWMXFSV See the FTI report to DOE here: https://lnkd.in/eKystdTS Technoform North America Technoform Mic Patterson PhD Stephen Selkowitz Valerie Block PAE Ted Kesik Paul Schwer Berkeley Lab, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy | U.S. Department of Energy, Marc LaFrance Living Future Bronwyn Barry The Passive House Network #highperformancewindows #windows #facades #highperformancefacades #Returnoninvestment #Gotgreatwindows? #thermalresillience #daylight #views #healthlybuildings #barrierstoadoption #markettransformation

Thank you for your service, Ravi!

Thank you for your service to NFRC Steve St. Pierre, Ravi Srinivasan , and Susan Schreiber!

“We need to consider how we mentor the next generation of professionals before our seasoned experts leave us.”

For many years Technoform North America has partnered with Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) to further their mission to promote innovation in the art, science and technology of the building facade in pursuit of accelerating change in the performance of built environments. At FTI's World Congress, Technoform was a Platinum Sponsor and Helen Sanders, Technoform NA's General Manager & FTI Board President, along with Stephen Selkowitz, Ivan Lee, P.Eng., and James M. Smith presented a research paper on the barriers to high-performance facades and recommendations to overcome them. Click to download the research paper, "High-Performance Fa?ades: Barriers to widespread adoption in non-residential and multi-family buildings and strategies to overcome them". https://lnkd.in/gnGPSJTP #facadetectonics #technoform #highperformancefacades #doe #

It's not too late! Online registration for the NFRC Fall Meeting is closed, but you can still register at the event. More info at https://lnkd.in/eESshVrr See you in Chicago!

AeroShield Materials is excited to be presenting at the National Fenestration Rating Council's Fall Meeting. If you've ever bought a window in the US and saw a U-Factor and SHGC rating on the label that allowed you to understand its performance, it's because of the NFRC. We are excited to share the advances in aerogel science (at AeroShield and beyond), and how they are enabling the next generation of energy-efficient products. If you are a window, door, or skylight professional and won't be able to attend this event in person, you can reach out to Aaron Baskerville-Bridges.

We're proud to announce that our Co-Founder and CEO, Vardhan Mehta, will be speaking at the National Fenestration Rating Council's 2024 Fall Membership Meeting! Vardhan's presentation will showcase how technology is transforming collaboration between manufacturers, architects, and designers. He'll explore how our AI and materials management platforms are optimizing decision-making processes and improving energy performance across the built environment. The NFRC plays a pivotal role in both residential and commercial architecture: Commercial: NFRC-certified products are key for LEED certification in office buildings, and optimizing project outcomes. Residential: NFRC ratings help homeowners reduce energy bills by up to 15%. We're excited to contribute to the crucial conversations at NFRC that shape fenestration industry standards and practices. Are you attending the NFRC 2024 Fall Meeting? We'd love to connect! Drop a comment or message us to set up a meeting with Vardhan, Derrick Crowell or Mariel Moore. #NFRC2024 #AIinConstruction #SustainableDesign #BuildingTech #EnergyEfficiency

Be sure to catch the presentation by Julian (Jialiang) Wang from Penn State University's ArchiLambda Lab at the NFRC Fall Meeting! ??? Dr. Wang and his team will share groundbreaking research on two NFRC-supported projects: developing circadian health metrics for windows and creating a machine-learning-powered window selection tool. These innovative projects are set to improve how fenestration systems are evaluated for both human and technical performance. Don’t miss this exciting dive into the future of window technology! ???? Register for the meeting today: https://lnkd.in/erYPkQXS? #NFRC2024 #FenestrationInnovation #BuildingScience #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency?

Don’t miss your chance to hear from Vardhan Mehta, from Acelab presenting at the NFRC Fall Meeting! ???? Vardhan will discuss “Technology's Role in Design Decisions -- Materials Management, AI, and Beyond” and how emerging tech is reshaping interactions between building product manufacturers, architects, and designers. Learn how AI is transforming product visibility and collaboration in the design world! #NFRC2024 #AIinArchitecture #TechInnovation #BuildingProducts #DesignTechnology