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Workers applying window film
Every adult Los Angeleno knows what it’s like to drive into a blinding late afternoon sun. Frightening. Frustrating. Extremely unpleasant. That same glare can invade your home if you have large picture windows, an open western or southern exposure, or live in an area with lots of reflective surfaces, such...
A white awning on the side of a house
Awnings first appeared in America in the early 19th century, reaching their peak popularity in the 1920s–1940s and then declining in popularity during the mid-20th century. Now, just like The Terminator, they’re back and badder than ever, driven by changes in architecture, technology, and energy awareness. Awnings naturally blend form...
Sun-protective glass in an office building
SunScreen solar screening has dramatically reduced cooling costs for the Wachovia Building, an 11-story office building in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Building Manager Bill Highsmith said energy costs have been cut by approximately $3,000 per month since SunScreen was installed in mid-1990. In addition to saving energy, the 800 charcoal SunScreens...