Non-Invasive, High-ROI Window and Facade Retrofits
Winner of multiple awards, including Gold Stevie® American and International Business Awards for Energy Industry Innovation. Featured in Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Climate Action Playbook.
NEW GLASS
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INSULATING CAVITY
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THERMAL BRAK
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2x-10x
Better Thermal
Insulation
65%+
Better Sound
Insulation
Challenge
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$1.1 Tn CRE obsolescence problem
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$9.2 Bn / year energy loss through glazing
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Glazing becomes obsolete in 1st few years
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Replacement is costly, disruptive, wasteful
Solution
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First-of-its-kind platform for renewable / upcyclable glass facades
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Up to 10x performance improvement
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70% fewer materials than replacement
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Fast & affordable
INOVUES' retrofit technology is affordable and easy to implement, and it blends with the facade. Its impact on indoor comfort has been significant over the past three years."
Sven Harmsen, Director External Ventures, Saint-Gobain
Benefits
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Up to 10x faster payback / >10% cost of replacement
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Up to 40% energy savings, utility & public incentives
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Up to 30% operational + 70% embodied CO2 savings
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Up to 3x thermal comfort improvement
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Over 65% acoustic comfort improvement
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Improved prestige, curb appeal, sustainability, and asset value
Use Cases
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Saving on Heating & Cooling
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Downsizing HVAC
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Electrification
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Carbon Reduction
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Thermal Comfort
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Acoustic Comfort
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Extend Life of Glazing
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Facade Rebranding / Future-Proofing
Non-Invasive Retrofit Systems Compatible with Most Existing Windows & Curtain Walls
Fixed Windows, Curtain Walls & Window Walls
Pivoting
Windows
Awning & Hopper
Windows
Single or Double-Hung Windows
Casement
Windows
Horizontal Sliding Windows
TODAY
TOMORROW
SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
According to the IEA, U.S. DOE, and LBNL 20-40% of the total energy savings in buildings, which are responsible for nearly half of all energy consumption and carbon emissions in the U.S. (Architecture 2030), is projected to be from windows and building envelopes. Today, it is estimated that about 40% of all commercial and multifamily residential buildings in the U.S. still have single-pane windows according to the EIA, LBNL, ARPA-E, GSA, and the DOE Building Performance Database (BPD). Moreover, half of the remaining 60% is estimated to have lower-performing double-pane window systems that lack significantly in performance compared to the latest technologies and building and energy code requirements.
If only the single-glazed office buildings in the U.S. were upgraded, the typical result of 20% improvement in energy efficiency would translate into more than $1.5 billion in annual savings and about 140 trillion Btu each year in reduced energy consumption. This is equal to about 24 million barrels of oil or more than 10 million metric tons of reduced CO2 emissions per year, which is like removing more than 2 million cars off the streets each year.
By significantly improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings, we will mitigate the impact of climate change, make the built environment more resilient, and help preserve natural resources.
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Image: Before-and-after thermal infrared image showing the amount of heat loss from New York City buildings (Original Photo by Tyrone Turner - National Geographic).