What we did
Client
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Molly Duggan Creative Technology Agency partnered with Berkeley Lab to develop the Lightboard Series: Windows Training Video, a foundational educational tool designed to simplify complex building science concepts.
This first installment introduces key terminology and components of high-performance window systems—including frames, glazing, sashes, and hardware—empowering industry professionals, researchers, and homeowners with a deeper understanding of energy-efficient window technologies.
As the first installment in an ongoing Lightboard Training Video Series, this initiative reflects Berkeley Lab’s commitment to making cutting-edge building science accessible and actionable. By combining visual storytelling with expert-driven insights, the series will continue to expand, providing engaging, research-backed content that advances innovation in high-performance buildings, sustainable materials, and climate-responsive architecture.
The Role of Windows Technologies in High-Performance Buildings
Windows play a pivotal role in modern building science, influencing energy efficiency, thermal performance, daylighting strategies, and occupant well-being. By integrating advanced glazing and dynamic window technologies, architects and engineers can optimize indoor environments while reducing overall energy consumption.
How Window Technologies Drive Sustainability & Performance:
Energy Efficiency & Climate Adaptation
High-performance windows reduce heat gain and loss, improving building envelope efficiency and lowering HVAC loads.
- Energy Efficiency & Climate Adaptation: High-performance windows reduce heat gain and loss, improving building envelope efficiency and lowering HVAC loads.
- Daylighting & Productivity: Strategic fenestration design enhances natural lighting, minimizing reliance on artificial lighting while boosting occupant health and productivity.
- Smart & Dynamic Windows: Emerging technologies, including electrochromic glass and automated shading systems, create adaptive building environments that respond to real-time conditions.
- Sustainability & LEED Certification: Optimized window systems contribute to LEED and Passive House certifications, supporting California’s carbon reduction and zero-net energy goals.
This project underscores the intersection of material science, energy performance, and climate-responsive architecture, reinforcing the critical role of next-generation window systems in sustainable building design.
