Ahh, summer, a time of vacations at the beach or mountains—and sky-high electricity bills as your air conditioner labors ...

Low-E window coatings can reduce you energy costs by insulating your windows without obstructing the view. Low-E windows can reduce energy usage by between 12% and 33%.

According to the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), windows can last anywhere from eight to ...

When the switch is turned off, conducted heat cannot transfer through the window. When switched on, the heat will be allowed to pass through the glass window.

That’s why, Dr. Bhandari explained, many windows are built with a certain level of reflectiveness already. Heat won’t pass through a reflective surface, most of it will just bounce off.

A see-through aerogel made from wood could replace air in double-glazed windows and make them as insulating as walls. Windows with air sandwiched in the gap between plates of glass can be made ...

Editor's note: The video version of this story is from July 2021. Historic heat waves rocked parts of the United States in June 2021, leading to record-breaking temperatures over 110 degrees ...

Editor's note: The video version of this story is from July 2021. Historic heat waves rocked parts of the United States in June 2021, leading to record-breaking temperatures over 110 degrees ...