Whether the sun is entering a Grand Solar Minimum casting us into a mini ice age or Global Warming will have us wearing shorts in January, there are some practical and innovative ways you can save energy and money to help save the environment and your pocketbook. The advancement in technology gives rise to … Continued
“Sustainability” is a hot word. Seemingly every product or service claims the word for marketing purposes these days. “We only serve sustainable kale from locally-sourced kale farming cooperatives” or “sustainability is our focus here at ACME Dangerous Chemicals Corporation.” Everyone is getting in on the act, and why not? Buying sustainable products makes us feel … Continued
Summer is almost a universally happy time of year for most people. Almost. The sunshine, long days and warm nights. The cookouts with friends and family. The vacations to the beach, mountains or lake. The sound of the bat – or the beer – cracking at the ballpark. The familiar and delightful sights and sounds … Continued
Singapore landmark gets comfortable with Solar Gard® window film Raffles City Tower, part of the famous Raffles City complex, soars 42 stories above the “original heart” of Singapore, proudly overlooking the world’s busiest port with bustling tourists and business people below. This impressive landmark boasts an impressive 375,000 square feet (35,000 square meters) of office space, and resides next to premium … Continued
[From Top to Bottom: SWT Window Tinting, MJR Autostyling, AAA Glass Tint] SWT Window Tinting Project: Private Residence Window Film Used: TrueVue – reflective on the outside to maximize heat rejection and neutral on the inside to maintain views. Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Contact: 916-295-8109 | swt-tinting.com | Facebook MJR Autostyling Project: Commercial Building Window Film Used: … Continued
[From top to bottom: OC Tint, Interior Guards, Northern Nevada Window Tint] OC Tint Project: Private Residence Window Film Used: Panorama Hilite – blocks 55% of solar energy and barely visible to the naked eye Location: Laguna Beach, CA Contact: 949-637-0296 | octintshop.com | Facebook Interior Guards Project: Office Glass Door Window Film Used: Solar … Continued
The University of Arizona Chooses Solar Gard Panorama Window Film to Reduce Energy Costs The University of Arizona in Tucson is committed to “Greening the Campus,” a campus-wide initiative to minimize the ecological footprint of the university. Like many other schools nationwide, the University of Arizona strives to develop sustainability practices despite challenges including old construction, … Continued
When the owners of an 18th century-inspired home designed 2,000 French window panes into their architectural plan, they knew they would need to protect their living space from the sun’s damaging rays. The spacious and impeccably decorated home – all 38,000 square feet of it – is filled with precious antique furniture, original artwork, an … Continued
While the discussion of protecting schools continues by lawmakers around the country, San Diego-based Solar Gard is speaking out and urging school districts to incorporate its revolutionary intrusion protection and blast mitigation product, Armorcoat® Safety & Security Window Film, as part of district-wide safety standards. Armorcoat acts as a protective barrier when applied to windows to … Continued
The Radisson Twin Towers reaps benefits from Solar Gard window film. Think of the city of Orlando, Florida, and two things invariably come to mind: hospitality and tourism. Every restaurant, hotel, store and souvenir shop is constantly in competition and must continuously find new ways to stand out from the rest. The illustrious Radisson Twin … Continued
The two Fountain Valley medical buildings at 11160 and 11180 E. Warner Avenue in Fountain Valley, California, are located on the campus of Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, within close proximity to five other local hospitals. This busy complex is also minutes from the 405 freeway and John Wayne Airport. All-glass reflective exteriors have been the … Continued
The Royal Albert Hall is an instantly recognizable world famous venue. Unfortunately, in the current climate, that also means the Royal Albert Hall has to be protected from any potential terrorist attacks. Key to this is making the venue’s 188 windows blast proof, which is why the Hall has installed Armorcoat, an innovative product by … Continued
All year long, visitors from around the world come to Orlando, Florida, to experience its many renowned attractions, such as Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, and Epcot. After spending a long day in the hot Florida sun, tourists look forward to enjoying cool relaxation in their hotel rooms. So when guests at the Days … Continued
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With an estimated 50 million passengers traveling through it, Beijing Capital International Airport is the busiest airport in all of Asia. Terminal 3 was built in 2008 to accommodate the growing traffic volume and was opened just in time to handle the influx of international travelers arriving for Beijing’s Olympic Games. Terminal 3’s sprawling design … Continued
The ASEM Tower in Seoul, South Korea is one of the most coveted commercial addresses in the country, housing such international corporate giants as Compaq Computer, Cisco Systems, Sony and Sun Microsystems, to name a few. The breathtaking structure, named after the biennial Asia-Europe Meetings, stands at an impressive 42-stories high and boasts 1,450,000 square … Continued
“When I see hurricanes approaching the coast, I feel secure in knowing I have Solar Gard safety film installed on my windows.” Matt Geiger, owner of the largest home in Pinellas County, Florida. It’s no wonder that the largest home in Pinellas County, Florida, owned by 7-foot-1 former NBA player and real estate mogul Matt … Continued
Tampa-based interior and window fashion designer, Ralph Mills, caters to high-end residential and commercial clients. His impressive showroom and design center houses beautiful furnishings, rich fabrics, and valuable artwork. The finishing touch on the attractive center is the broad, floor-to-ceiling windows that allow lots of bright, natural light into the room and attractively show off the … Continued
The National Geographic Society campus in Washington, D.C., is home to all things anthropological. Inside of its stately walls is the society’s popular museum, magazine and book publishing offices, archives, television production studios and administrative offices. Of course, along with the construction of these capacious buildings came challenges for property management. When Richard Neil, chief … Continued
Windows often provide the entry point for break-ins. Within a matter of minutes, a burglar is able to smash a window, enter the building, damage property, snatch valuables and leave undetected before security can arrive. Repeated break-ins were a costly problem for the Blain Group’s 20,600 square foot (1,914 square meters) multi-tenant commercial property in … Continued