Starting in the 1940s, the idea for artificial intelligence lingered in laboratories and on the fringes of society for decades. In the 1980s and 1990s, development of machine learning techniques showed glimmers of hope for the technology’s potential, sparking a heightened period of development in the 2000s. Soon, AI became part of our day-to-day lives—most […]

In a study released by the Freedonia Group this month, the U.S. market for door and window components is predicted to increase 3.8% annually to $17.2 billion in 2023. This study, titled Window & Door Components, is unique from other Freedonia door and window market studies in that it covers details for both components used […]

Recent research from the Freedonia Group says the $28 billion US door and window market’s projected 4%-growth through 2023 is fueled by a variety of factors including design trends. The full list includes: Increases in building construction activity; Design trends favoring more, larger and costlier windows and entry doors; Rising interest in smart glass and […]

It wasn’t that long ago that low-E glass was considered exotic, an added expense that was at times hard to justify. But low-E glass went on to become commonplace within the glass industry, a product so usual that there’s little debate now as to whether to get it. Many experts are predicting a likewise smooth […]

Are we creating a big problem if smart glass makes stupid birds angry? Here is some bird food for thought. This February a client called to tell me about a little birdie in his backyard. It had a gray pompadour, big black eyes, a black forehead and orange sides. This homeowner was not a birdwatcher. […]