high performance windows Archives - AE Building Systems https://aebuildingsystems.com/tag/high-performance-windows/ High Performance Building Materials Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:07:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://aebuildingsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/logo1-100x100.png high performance windows Archives - AE Building Systems https://aebuildingsystems.com/tag/high-performance-windows/ 32 32 Window Panes & Airtight Frames: Top High-Performance Trends 2025 https://aebuildingsystems.com/window-panes-airtight-frames-top-high-performance-trends-2025/ https://aebuildingsystems.com/window-panes-airtight-frames-top-high-performance-trends-2025/#respond Sun, 07 Dec 2025 18:07:02 +0000 https://aebuildingsystems.com/?p=4682 Every year tells a story, and the 2025 blog analytics made one thing clear: our readers are hungry for the details that make buildings truly high-performance. Breakthrough window systems, smart European design, and airtightness done right topped the list of most-read posts. It’s exciting to see so much curiosity and momentum around the building science […]

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]]> https://aebuildingsystems.com/window-panes-airtight-frames-top-high-performance-trends-2025/feed/ 0 Passive House Wins: Top High-Performance Trends of 2024 https://aebuildingsystems.com/passive-house-wins-top-high-performance-trends-of-2024-blog/ https://aebuildingsystems.com/passive-house-wins-top-high-performance-trends-of-2024-blog/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:23:15 +0000 https://aebuildingsystems.com/?p=4236 As 2024 winds down, we’ve been reflecting on a great year—and, true to form, diving into the data! We analyzed this year’s blog posts to uncover the “hottest high-performance topics of 2024.” The big trend we discovered is that readers are eager to learn how to conserve energy, improve thermal performance, and cut costs at […]

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]]> https://aebuildingsystems.com/passive-house-wins-top-high-performance-trends-of-2024-blog/feed/ 0 The Yeti is in the Details: Window Spacers https://aebuildingsystems.com/window-spacers-blog/ https://aebuildingsystems.com/window-spacers-blog/#respond Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:11:13 +0000 https://aebuildingsystems.com/?p=3748 You may have heard the devil is in the details, but when it comes to ice buildup on a cold window, we know it’s probably more fitting for the abominable snowman. Have you ever wondered why ice forms around the edges of your windows on a cold day first? You may look at a window […]

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]]> https://aebuildingsystems.com/window-spacers-blog/feed/ 0 Energy-Minded Design: The Balance Between Form & Function https://aebuildingsystems.com/energy-efficient-design/ https://aebuildingsystems.com/energy-efficient-design/#respond Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:26:20 +0000 https://aebuildingsystems.com/?p=3512 There are some pretty snazzy design ideas out there in the world. If you look at design contests, architectural school projects, or even just down your own street, you’ll probably see some very beautiful designs that simply don’t make a lot of practical sense. It comes back to the age-old question of form vs. function. […]

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]]> https://aebuildingsystems.com/energy-efficient-design/feed/ 0 High-Performance Windows & Air Infiltration https://aebuildingsystems.com/high-performance-windows-air-infiltration/ https://aebuildingsystems.com/high-performance-windows-air-infiltration/#comments Fri, 08 Nov 2019 15:28:19 +0000 https://aebuildingsystems.com/?p=2479 Generally speaking, windows are the weakest link in our building envelopes. When evaluating windows, often the insulative specifications (R-value / U-factor) are the primary focus. Just as important are the air infiltration rates. Code-built homes often lose 20 to 40% of the heat in the home through air infiltration. Windows and doors are a significant […]

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]]> https://aebuildingsystems.com/high-performance-windows-air-infiltration/feed/ 2 Thermal Bridging and Issues with Windows https://aebuildingsystems.com/thermal-bridging-windows-issues/ https://aebuildingsystems.com/thermal-bridging-windows-issues/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:02:50 +0000 https://aebuildingsystems.com/?p=2144 As a homeowner, heat loss is or should be a big concern. Energy escaping through the building envelope (walls, roof, floor) means more energy is required to maintain a consistent temperature or better said – comfort -within your home. It also means higher utility bills whether you’re building a new home or looking to refurbish […]

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]]> https://aebuildingsystems.com/thermal-bridging-windows-issues/feed/ 1 What Are Construction Thermal Bridges in Buildings? https://aebuildingsystems.com/thermal-bridges/ https://aebuildingsystems.com/thermal-bridges/#respond Tue, 04 Dec 2018 16:09:35 +0000 https://aebuildingsystems.com/?p=2090 Do you have a random “cold spot” in your dining room or perhaps in an area where a sweater is always needed, no matter how high the thermostat is set?  Thermal bridges may be at play. If you don’t work in or around construction, you may have never heard the term “thermal bridging”–but you’ve likely […]

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]]> https://aebuildingsystems.com/thermal-bridges/feed/ 0 High-Performance Windows https://aebuildingsystems.com/high-performance-windows/ https://aebuildingsystems.com/high-performance-windows/#respond Mon, 31 Jul 2017 02:59:40 +0000 https://aebuildingsystems.com/?p=1549 If eyes are the windows of the soul, then windows are the eyes of the energy-efficient home. Generally, windows are the weak link in the walls of a home. “I love putting plastic on my windows to keep cold air out and warm air in,” said no one ever. That is why considering the brand […]

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