As part of a series of sustainable skyscraper retrofits, Serious Materials is transforming the 6,500 dual-pane windows of the Empire State Building into super-insulating windows.
The Serious retrofit will reduce energy use by 38% and make the iconic skyscraper more energy efficient than 90% of office buildings. Carbon dioxide reduction equivalent to 17,500 cars annually and 105,000 metric tons will be realized over 15 years. Annual energy savings of $4.4 million will result in a retrofit payback time of 3 years--an environmental revitalization savings that would make King Kong proud.
What's Driving This Trend
- Sustainable Skyscraper Retrofits
- Opportunities for companies specialized in green energy and retrofitting existing buildings to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs.
- Super-insulating Windows
- Innovative window technologies that can significantly increase a building's energy efficiency by reducing heat loss and gain.
- Energy Efficient Office Buildings
- Shift towards making offices and commercial buildings more energy efficient to reduce carbon footprint and operational costs.
Who This Affects Most
- Green Energy
- Companies that specialize in renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and hydropower, as they are often used in retrofitting projects.
- Construction and Retrofitting Services
- The construction industry is a key player in retrofitting existing buildings to make them more energy efficient and reduce carbon emissions.
- Smart Building Technologies
- Innovative technologies such as building automation systems, IoT sensors and energy management software can help optimize building performance and reduce energy usage.
