# I'd like to get some architect input on a vacuum insulated glass innovation

**URL:** <https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/id-like-to-get-some-architect-input-on-a-vacuum-insulated-glass-innovation/6352>\
**Category:** Energy\
**Tags:** glass, windows\
**Created:** [January 20, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/id-like-to-get-some-architect-input-on-a-vacuum-insulated-glass-innovation/6352 "2023-01-20T21:20:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![Jeff.Thiel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.carbonleadershipforum.org/jeff.thiel/32/439_2.png) [@Jeff.Thiel](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Jeff.Thiel)\
**Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/id-like-to-get-some-architect-input-on-a-vacuum-insulated-glass-innovation/6352/1 "2023-01-20T21:20:15Z")

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I’m performing due diligence on an investment in a company with a vacuum insulated glass innovation that has the potential to make R15 2 pane windows for the same price as the best 2 pane windows.

I’d like to find out how windows get specified, especially for commercial buildings, and what the requirements are that this innovation would have to meet to be a compelling option.

If you know someone who’d be willing to talk to me for 30-45 minutes on this topic, I’d be very grateful for an introduction.

Thanks,

Jeff Thiel

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**Author:** ![Brent.Eubanks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d9b06d/32.png) [@Brent.Eubanks](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Brent.Eubanks)\
**Post date:** [January 24, 2023, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/id-like-to-get-some-architect-input-on-a-vacuum-insulated-glass-innovation/6352/2 "2023-01-24T21:45:09Z")

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Hi Jeff

I’m not an architect, but I am a mechanical (HVAC) engineer who has done a lot of work on unconventional projects. I am one of those oddballs who thinks of the envelope, including the glass, as the most important part of the mechanical system, and I have designed buildings where we had to e.g. specify different glass for different building orientations to meet both daylighting and thermal control goals. (You can read about that project here: [https://tinyurl.com/2h2btjqu](https://tinyurl.com/2h2btjqu)).

I would be happy to share what I do know about windows, and answer your questions.

Beyond that, I think we might have other topics to discuss as well. My consulting work is focused specifically on green/cleantech innovations for the built environment, and it looks from your Linkedin profile like you have similar interests.

Feel free to email me: [greenengineer@lorax.org](mailto:greenengineer@lorax.org)  
Or put some time on my calendar for us to talk: [Appointlet](https://appt.link/greenengineer)

Looking forward to getting connected.

Brent