About Us

About Us

For the Public Good

For more than 50 years the Windows and Envelope Group in the Energy Technologies Area at Berkeley Lab has been serving Industry, the public and Policymakers with informed research. Our work has inspired efficiency in the built environment and improved the environment for residents of homes and buildings. We've enabled the savings of billions of dollars worldwide, thanks to our research.


Spotlight: Bringing New Window Technologies to the World 

Decades of pioneering windows research at Berkeley Lab produced the low-emissivity (or low-E) coatings now found in more than 80% of homes and 50% of US buildings. The low-E technology platform has since sparked new generations of "superwindows" — triple-paned windows with two low-E coatings and krypton gas fill—that actually insulate better than a wall. Researchers are also working on highly-insulating aerogel and vacuum windows. With Berkeley Lab leading the way, the efficient window of the future will be part of smart building systems, dynamically managing sunlight, view, and glare.

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Visit or Contact Us

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is one of 17 National Labs operated by the Department of Energy. The Lab is located in a secure area above the University of California, Berkeley, campus. Visitors must have a sponsor to enter the site.

Address & Phone / Fax

Address & Phone / Fax

Building Technology & Urban Systems Division
Energy Technologies Area
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
1 Cyclotron Road, MS 90R3147
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone: (510) 486-7877

Access & Directions

Access

A scientist or staff member must sponsor your visit to Berkeley Lab. For more information, including how to get here, building access, gate information and more, please visit Security and Emergency Services' Site Access page

Directions

The Berkeley Lab Transportation & Parking site includes printable laboratory and parking maps, airport directions, public transit information, and more. 

 

Contact Us

Questions? Contact Us 

For questions, please contact [email protected]

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