St. Cloud Window is pleased to announce that Springfield Technical Community College's new Student Learning Commons has won a Robert H. Kuehn Award from Preservation Massachusetts. The 170-year-old building, originally for storing gunstocks, never fully enclosed is now the heart of the campus with … [Read more...]
Curtain Wall or Window Wall: Depends on project goals and design aesthetics
What exactly is the difference between a curtain wall and a window wall? Our intention is to offer a high-level awareness about window wall and curtain wall systems. There are very distinct projects and applications when one system is preferred over the other, yet sometimes they seem to be … [Read more...]
What Type of Material to Choose for Your Commercial Window Frames
Choosing the right material for your commercial window frames is an important decision. All materials perform differently, but here are key considerations for the three most common material choices: Aluminum: Aluminum window frames have great strength, are very durable, and are effective in … [Read more...]
SCW3000 Series Ranks in Retrofit Magazine Top 50 Products
Products are an integral part of any trade publication. Retrofit's January 2018 issue celebrates the top 50 products that received the most reader inquiries from September 2017 - August 2018 issues. The SCW3000 Series introduction ranked 39 out of the top 50. In recognition, St. Cloud Window was … [Read more...]
SCW3000 Windows Transform Historic Armory into Student Center
In 2013, Springfield Community and Technical College in Springfield, Mass., determined that facilities for student life and services were lacking. The college turned to Building 19, a historic former armory in the heart of campus. About the Armory Building 19 is part of the Springfield Armory … [Read more...]
St. Cloud Window Plays Key Role in Renwick Gallery’s AIA COTE 2018 Top Ten Award
One of our most ambitious (and rewarding) projects we’ve taken on was the restoration of the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC. In November 2018, the Renwick Gallery restoration project received the AIA COTE 2018 Top Ten Award, the industry’s premier program … [Read more...]
Join St. Cloud Window at the AIA Minnesota 2018 Conference
St. Cloud Window is exhibiting in booth #530 at the A’18 MN – The Minnesota Conference on Architecture, Nov 13-16, at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D. The conference is an excellent opportunity to hear from inspirational speakers, gain insights on new trends and technologies, and … [Read more...]
Improving Education through Smart School Design
As schools look toward the future and find new and better ways to educate students, architects and designers are working to support these initiatives during school design, construction, and renovation. The rebuild of Dunbar High School, with the help of the SCW9000 curtain wall, put many of the also … [Read more...]
Acoustic Windows Mitigate Stadium Noise in South Bronx Development
In 2009, a portion of the South Bronx in New York City was rezoned, with the goal of creating affordable housing, mixed-use development, and accessible community and pedestrian access. However, it wasn’t until 2015, when SCLE Architects broke ground on the 810 River Avenue Apartments, that the goal … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right High-Efficiency Windows
Installing high-efficiency windows is an excellent way to improve energy efficiency and save on heating and cooling costs. But with so many options on the market, how can builders and building managers know whether they’re selecting the right windows? There are a variety of options that can enhance … [Read more...]
Why, When and How to Replace Commercial Windows (Part Two)
(PART TWO OF TWO) Part One focused on the common issues that plague older commercial windows, the challenges of restoring them and how to know when it’s time to replace windows. Part Two focuses on the best method of replacing older commercial windows, and the concerns and common issues with … [Read more...]
Why, When and How to Replace Commercial Windows (Part One)
(PART ONE OF TWO) There are common deficiencies that plague older commercial windows, due simply to the technology that was available when they were manufactured. They simply were not built to the same standard as today’s windows, resulting in premature aging and damage. As such, it may be … [Read more...]
Dodge Momentum Index Continues To Move Up in May
As reported June 7, 2018, by www.construction.com/news – The Dodge Momentum Index made small gains in May, moving 1.8% higher to 167.8 from the revised April reading of 164.9. May’s gain was the result of a 4.7% increase by the commercial component of the Momentum Index, while the institutional … [Read more...]
Safety Measures for Commercial Window Installation
Safety is one of the most important considerations on any jobsite. Ensuring that workers are sufficiently equipped and properly trained is essential to ensuring safety for everyone on the site. In addition, it’s important to take proper precautions for the safety and security of the window and doors … [Read more...]
Window Jam 3.0: A Continuing Education Session offered June 19
St. Cloud Window is a presenter at Window Jam 3.0: A Continuing Education Session. The 3.0 credit session focused on fenestration field testing, aluminum commercial window basics, and window wellness. WHAT: Window Jam 3.0 - Everything You Want to Know About Windows AIA LU/HSW: 3.0 Credits … [Read more...]
AAMA Offers Brochure on “Caring for Your Windows, Doors and Skylights”
Regular care and maintenance extend the lifespan and performance of windows, doors, and skylights. The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) offers a revised and re-issued educational brochure with tips for proper cleaning and maintenance to help products perform as … [Read more...]
An Introduction to Stretch Forming Aluminum
At St. Cloud Window, we specialize in historic window replicas and landmark preservation. Manufacturing windows for buildings that were designed during different eras present specific challenges. So how does stretch forming aluminum help us install modern windows in these historic buildings? To … [Read more...]
Skilled Labor Shortage Affects Manufacturing and Construction Industries
Over the next 10 years, it is projected that 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will need to be filled. However, only 1.5 million workers will be available to take those jobs, leaving a whopping 2 million manufacturing jobs open. There are also expected to be shortfalls in skilled workers in the … [Read more...]
The Truth About Thermal Comfort: Why Windows Matter
Now that summer will soon be upon us, a great war will be waged in office buildings across the country. Some will say the building is too cold, some will say it’s too hot, but both will agree they’re uncomfortable. The issue of thermal comfort (and lack thereof) continues to be a factor when … [Read more...]
The Impact of Condensation on Windows
Water is life, but when it comes to architecture, water is often death. Window condensation is often the culprit of decay and rot. It’s impossible to avoid condensation altogether, but it is possible to lessen the damage. Mark Silverberg and Helen Sanders recently outlined considerations for … [Read more...]
Designing For Quiet Amidst Excessive Noise
As urban areas become more population-dense, cities and developers are finding it increasingly difficult to find quiet locations for new apartment buildings, hotels, office buildings and commercial spaces. As such, the focus has shifted to blocking out the surrounding noise from traffic, rail lines, … [Read more...]
New hotel along a busy Metro rail line selects St. Cloud Window products to block urban noise
When St. Cloud Window was asked to provide windows for a new hotel along a busy Metro rail line in Alexandria, VA, it was clear that noise mitigation would be a major aspect of the project. In order to block the continuous noise of the rail traffic and a nearby freeway, St. Cloud Window provided … [Read more...]
St. Cloud Window High-Performing Acoustic Windows Provide Solution for Maximum Noise Reduction
St. Cloud Window Inc. will be featured on the television show Office Spaces, which features contemporary innovations in commercial property and design. This special hospitality episode airs this Sunday, March 25, 2018, at 4:30 PM EDT on Fox Business Channel and will be made available for … [Read more...]
Office Spaces to Showcase Acoustic Windows
St. Cloud Window is excited to be featured on Office Spaces, a Fox Business program that displays well-designed offices and business places. The episode, which airs on Sunday, March 25, focuses on the construction of a new hotel in Alexandria, VA. When St. Cloud Window was asked to provide … [Read more...]
St. Cloud Window Launches New Historic-Replication Window Line
St. Cloud Window introduces the SCW3000 Series, a new line of historic replication/narrow sightline windows and terrace doors. The SCW3000 Series is designed around a three-inch frame engineered to maintain a narrow sightline profile yet facilitate the structural needs of large window openings … [Read more...]
