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April 8, 2022

Chicago Architecture Center Energy Revolution Exhibition with Alpen Windows

‘Energy Revolution’ Exhibition, featuring Alpen Windows!

Alpen is proud to be a part of the Energy Revolution Exhibition at the Chicago Architecture Center!   Alpen’s high performance windows are being showcased at the Chicago Architecture Center as a part of their Energy Revolution exhibit! This exhibit demonstrates how we can actively respond to the climate crisis by transforming our use of

February 22, 2022

GSA Green Proving Ground Field Testing Results: WinSert Lightweight Secondary Windows

Alpen WinSert® Secondary Window Inserts Demonstrate Up to 18% Whole-Building Energy Savings in GSA Green Proving Ground Testing

GSA field testing results are in: Researchers confirm WinSert® as a cost-effective and efficient way to improve the thermal performance of existing commercial windows WITHOUT window replacement.    The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has finalized and published the results of its nearly year-long testing and evaluation of Alpen’s WinSert® secondary window inserts. WinSert is:

January 12, 2022

WinSert® Recognized as BuildingGreen “Top 10 Product” for 2022 – Alpen’s Third Top Product Recognition

Alpen is proud to announce that our WinSert high performance secondary window inserts have been recognized by the highly-regarded BuildingGreen as a Top 10 Product for 2022!    Louisville, CO – BuildingGreen, a well-respected leading source of trusted and unbiased information among sustainable building professionals for over 35 years, annually recognizes the most innovative green

January 3, 2022

Attachments Energy Rating Council

WinSert®’s Outstanding High Performance Ratings Have Officially Been CERTIFIED by the AERC!

At Alpen, we strive to provide third-party validation of our window, door & glass product performance so our customers can trust that our data is accurate and unbiased.   We are proud to announce that the Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) has officially certified and listed the WinSert🄬 line of high performance secondary window inserts

December 7, 2021

Alpen Quad-Pane Windows Demonstrate an Average Simple Payback of Under Two Years in GSA Green Proving Ground Testing

Alpen Quad-Pane Windows Demonstrate an Average Simple Payback of Under Two Years in GSA Green Proving Ground Testing

GSA field testing results are in: Alpen quad-pane windows demonstrated an average simple payback of under 2 years!   The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has finalized and published the results of its nearly year-long testing and evaluation of quad-pane windows manufactured by Alpen High Performance Products. Quad-pane windows with suspended film center panes and

April 14, 2021

WinSert: BuildingGreen Discusses ANOTHER Alpen Thin Glass Product!

The newest addition to Alpen’s lineup is WinSert–a high performance, secondary, interior window insert we’ve developed for poorly-performing commercial, multifamily and residential buildings.   According to the latest product review on BuildingGreen.com, “Alpen’s WinSert commercial window inserts significantly improve the thermal performance of aging window systems, without the cost or aesthetic concerns of full replacements.“

November 11, 2020

Houston Veterans Affairs Project a Strong Entry for WinSert

Alpen’s big WinSert™ project provides a great opportunity for the VA to showcase the government’s move towards more sustainable construction. About the Veterans Affairs WinSert™ Project The U.S. Veterans Affairs Regional Administration Building at the Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX was having extreme exterior condensation issues due to the combination of hot wet climate,

October 26, 2020

US General Services Administration Field Testing

US General Services Administration (GSA) is wrapping-up Green Proving Ground field testing of our WinSert™ products. About the GSA’s Green Proving Ground Green Proving Ground (GPG) uses GSA-managed properties to evaluate sustainable building technologies that reduce energy in federal buildings and have significant savings potential if widely implemented. It was developed to help accelerate market

October 9, 2020

The Northwest Will Be (even more) Green!

Alpen signs an agreement with the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA, an alliance of 140 utilities and energy efficiency organizations) to field test Alpen’s new cost-effective, energy efficient WinSert™ secondary interior window inserts for use in commercial buildings. What is WinSert? Our WinSert line is a unique product that utilizes a super-insulated low profile fiberglass

October 3, 2020

Mountains, Atmospheric Pressure and Why There Are Balloons Stuck To Your Windows

Recently, a great article was published in Green Building Advisor about “Windows for High-Altitude Homes”. I asked Maierhofer whether his company’s funny-looking breather tubes and mylar balloons led to any pushback from skeptical installers. He answered, “Well, sometimes it involves an education process.” If you have a membership, you can read the article here. If