As sunlight passes through a building's windows it can cause indoor temperatures to rise, to the point that the structure's power-hungry air conditioning system has to be used. A new switchable window ...

An international research team has invented a 'smart' window material that controls heat transmission without blocking views, which could help cut the energy required to cool and heat buildings. An ...

Windows may be important for letting natural light and warmth into a room, but sometimes they let in too much, or let your artificial warmth out instead. Researchers at Oxford have developed a new ...

Smart windows that tint in response to stimuli such as heat or light, or a user’s preference, are becoming more common, but it may be a while before the tech is mainstream. Buena Vista Images/Getty ...

It's easy to become overwhelmed once you start shopping for new windows. From casement windows that crank to simple sliding windows that save on space, there are lots of options out there. The cost to ...

Replacement windows may reduce your energy bills, but their upfront costs may not fit into your budget — and recouping your ...

On par with many other construction materials, window prices have increased during the past few years due to demand. Still, adding high-quality windows, or replacing your existing, ones can be a good ...

Researchers have demonstrated a material for next generation dynamic windows, which would allow building occupants to switch their windows between three modes: transparent, or 'normal' windows; ...