by Andy bernhart | Sep 11, 2012 | Architectural, Energy Efficiency, Glass Tinting, Green Technology, Solar Control, Window Film, Window Tint
Most consumers think window films or glass tinting products are only for the warmer, summer months but they are products that help us everyday, year round. In the fall when the air cools and the leaves begin to hit the ground, the sun’s position starts to become...
by Andy bernhart | Sep 5, 2012 | Architectural, Earthquake, Energy Efficiency, Glass Tinting, Green Technology, Heritage, Solar Control, Window Film, Window Tint
Recently, Prodigy Window Solutions was approached by the owners of Smoken Bones in Victoria to assist them with a solar glare and heat gain problem in their new downtown location. The building is the old Hudson’s Bay post and deemed a heritage building in...
by Andy bernhart | Aug 15, 2012 | Architectural, Energy Efficiency, Glass Tinting, Green Technology, Solar Control, Window Film, Window Tint
Make your windows more energy-efficient. Heating and cooling is the number one culprit for energy consumption in buildings. As much as one-third of heat loss occurs through windows. The idea is to retain warmth in the winter and keep it out during summer. Window...
by Andy bernhart | Aug 15, 2012 | Energy Efficiency, Green Technology, Solar Control, Window Film, Window Tint
Researchers at an energy focused start-up in Maryland have announced a lab breakthrough that could one day allow commercial buildings to coat conventional glass windows with a see-through film that generates renewable electricity. New Energy Technologies is refining...
by Andy bernhart | Jul 6, 2012 | Energy Efficiency, Green Technology, Solar Control
A recent upgrade at the David Suzuki Foundation, (DSF) http://www.davidsuzuki.org/ building in Vancouver, British Columbia included a solar control window film to achieve the organization’s objectives of reducing energy consumption, reducing its ecological footprint...
by Andy bernhart | Mar 12, 2012 | Architectural, Decorative, Energy Efficiency, Green Technology, Heritage, Solar Control
Heritage Window Films are Perfect for Protecting Heritage Buildings in Victoria. Heritage window films are commonly used in museums and storefront window displays to reduce fading and protect valuable documents and artifacts. Recently, the Board of Union for...
