Are you looking for a term related to the building enclosure or curtain wall industry but have no idea what it means? Look no further. This comprehensive directory of building envelope industry terminologies can help. American Architectural Manufacturers Association...
Commercial Fenestration -The Top 6 Factors Architects Should Prioritize Efficient buildings are designed to provide occupants with a comfortable, safe, and healthy living and work environment. This requires superior architecture and engineering designs, quality...
How an Energy-Efficient Building Looks in 2022 Energy efficiency is all the rage these days. Everyone is talking about why the adoption of green buildings is beneficial to building owners and the environment. Commercial entities are also leaning towards...
6 Ways the Right Aluminum Curtain Walls Reduce Short-Term and Long-Term Costs for New Constructions Curtain walls are a common choice for many buildings today, not only because of their numerous cost-saving benefits but also because of their appearance. They give a...
In the last few years, there has been a massive shift in how buildings are designed and constructed. With more focus being placed on sustainability and energy efficiency than ever before, building owners need to make sure they incorporate design elements that reduce...
The Effects of Daylighting for a Building Occupant Everybody can feel a big difference between working in a room without windows that rely on artificial lighting versus a room with access to ample natural daylighting. Nevertheless, it is usually more than a 'feeling'....
A Challenge Within the Industry I have been in the architectural window and curtain wall industry for almost 40 years and for the last 5 of those years I have focused almost exclusively on designs that involve improved thermal performance. Why have I done this?...
FreMarq History- By Owner/President Todd Frederick Like so many others in the aluminum curtain wall and window industry, once you are in, you tend to stay. I started in 1982, which doesn't seem like it, but that was 39 years ago. I started as a draftsman for a great...
Our Greenhouse Initiative Anthony, Josh, and Adam, (members of our FreMarq team) have been working hard to get 2 greenhouses put together for this year's vegetable season.Currently, we provide lunch to our entire team each work day to ensure they have the energy...
The reason for wanting change. For the previous 6 years or so leading up to 2015, I had noticed a shift in the industry regarding thermal performance. There was a growing demand to improve the overall performance of the building and of course windows and curtain wall...
