March 24, 2025
Cassandra Gillespie

David Schleicher Featured in the Wall Street Journal

High-performance windows make David’s home more comfortable

For traditionally built homes with standard windows, a large south facing window filled wall would lead to discomfort, with freezing temperatures in the winter and excessive heat in the summer. But for David Schleicher, Managing Director of Kala, that is not the case. Since 2015, he has lived with a 16-by-7-foot expanse of triple-pane glass on the south side of his home. 


Instead of battling the elements, his windows (as part of the overall wall assembly) help regulate the indoor climate. In a recent Wall Street Journal article, Schleicher shared how high-performance glass allows him to stay warm in the winter without running his heat. He can even relax in shorts and a t-shirt while his neighbors crank up their furnaces.


The article, written by Christopher Mims, explores how companies like Alpen High Performance Products are making energy-efficient windows more accessible with new manufacturing processes. These innovations could change how builders and homeowners think about glass in their designs. 


Instead of being a common weak spot in home performance, windows can become a key component of comfort and efficiency.


Read the full piece here

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