Windows+and+Frames

=Jonah's Research= https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1QbMhmswVkj2uPwq33CJJzTbo-7vUlziicIaLLgIBprY =Choosing Windows= Good Reading on Basic Principles: []

Canadian Govt's Consumer Guide: []

=Windows= Broxwood Windows  Broxwood’s 0.6 AlpineMax range of windows and doors is the ultimate in luxury and comfort and fully compatible for a Passive House project. []


 * Trombe Walls**
 * -Magnify sunlight to produce heat within the house during the day and the night**

-Developed by 2009 UA Solar-Decathlon house -Uses water to absorb warm sunlight during the day and release it into the house during the nigh -Extremely effective and also light permeable @http://eghall.com/V-Lite_files/droppedImage.png
 * Water Trombe Wall**

window glazing
Good overview http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/musings/all-about-glazing-options

Advantages of using wall space as glazing vs.insulated wall http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/musings/windows-perform-better-walls

Triple Glazed Windows http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/musings/choosing-triple-glazed-windows

http://www.onyxsolar.com/
 * BUILDING INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAICS (BIPV)**

=Frames=

Foam Filled Fiberglass Frames
Canadian gov't says it's the best, "coefficient of thermal expansion similar to glass, low thermal conductivity, dimensionally stable, high strength, rot resistant, chemically inert, repaintable, lower environmental impact," fiberglass is a good insulator [|Link]

reduce overheating in summer, insulate house on winter nights, attractive and easy to maintain first two options []
 * Blinds/shades between glazing panes**