Check out these facts on U.S. energy use: Heating and cooling account for about half of home energy use, according to the U.S. Department of Energy 40 percent of residential energy use is from homes built before 1970, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies Energy-efficient windows can save up to 25% on [...]
Five generations of the Marvin family have grown up in the beautiful north woods of Minnesota. Their close ties to the land are reflected in Marvin Windows and Doors’ leadership in environmentally responsible business practices. Producing our windows from sustainably grown wood, using recycled metal and glass, even heating our plant with waste wood and [...]
Today is Green Day at IBS. And in just a decade, green building has become a powerful force in the building industry. In 2000, according to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, green construction starts were valued at approximately $200 million. In 2010, that number is projected to be $60 billion – a 300-fold [...]
There’s been a lot of talk about building new, green industry. But America can take some big steps toward a greener future by reinvesting in our existing housing stock to promote energy efficiency. That’s according to Steven Tourek, senior vice president and general counsel for Marvin Windows and Doors. Tourek is also president of the [...]
Editor’s note: As part of Marvin Windows and Doors’ ongoing coverage of the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, we’re publishing occasional pieces on trends and topics in the building industry. Check here regularly throughout the week for other news, trends, products, interviews and photos from the floor of the year’s largest gathering in the [...]
“Learn From Lou” how simple steps can save money, help you live more comfortably this winter Warroad, Minn., December 9, 2009 – The first big snowstorm of the season is socking Americans from coast to coast, marking the arrival of winter. But it’s not too late to take a few simple steps to winterize your [...]
Leaning on the benefits of solar energy, students at the University of Minnesota are building an energy-neutral home as an entry in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon competition. Among the several efficiency-minded features, the house uses Marvin triple-pane windows and glass that tints with a flip of a switch to block out excess light [...]
There’s good news for homeowners looking to save energy while improving the comfort, beauty and value of their homes. The recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, popularly known as the “stimulus package,” offers a federal tax credit of up to $1,500 to homeowners who install new, energy-efficient windows and doors. Replacing windows [...]
The most innovative window on the market is now available for every home application. Marvin Windows and Doors introduces the Ultimate Casement for use in any application – new construction, remodeling or replacement projects. The Ultimate Casement features a design exclusive: the revolutionary wash mode. In three simple steps, homeowners can rotate the exterior glass [...]
