Triple-glazed windows / Discussions

Do the window walls make it cold in winter?

...windows in the design. I like it but does it make it cold in the winter? That is a great question. Windows are typically the least well insulated part of a home, so yes, they can feel a bit colder, but less so with triple pane and other high performance windowsWindows on the north, east and west windows virtually al...

Posted by Robert Dalgleish Oct. 24, 2021 Passive solar home design 1 response

how do I find a window/glass vendor who really understands passive solar houses?

...windows and they need to be replaced. I am trying to find a vendor who understands the windows' role in the house design so I can make sure we get the right windows etc. We are having trouble finding someone  in our area (Cape Cod, Massachusetts) and I wondered if there were any organizations or groups for folks who ow...

Posted by Brigid O'Connor Oct. 23, 2021 Passive solar home design 1 response