Episode 249: The Future of Energy-Efficient Glazing with MITER Brands Engineering

What does the future of energy-efficient windows and doors look like, and how are manufacturers preparing for the next generation of building performance standards?

In this episode of the Clear Impact Podcast, Sherri Connor sits down with Kevin Vilhauer, Vice President of Product Engineering at MITER Brands, to discuss California Title 24 energy codes, thermal performance, low-E glass technology, and the future of energy-efficient glazing. Kevin explains how MITER Brands and Western Architectural Openings are designing future-ready products that balance comfort, sustainability, customer experience, and long-term durability.

Listeners will gain insight into how window and door dealers, architects, builders, and homeowners can better understand U-factor, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC), and the evolving standards shaping the future of residential construction.

What You’ll Learn

How California Title 24 impacts windows and doors

What U-factor and SHGC mean for energy efficiency

Why low-E glass and thermal performance matter in different climates

How MITER Brands engineers products for future code requirements

Why customer education and market feedback drive product innovation

Episode Highlights

01:15 – Kevin Vilhauer explains his role in product engineering across MITER Brands

03:08 – What California Title 24 means for energy-efficient windows and doors