Industry-Related Organizations

American Architectural Manufacturers Association
Trade association of manufacturers and suppliers of residential, commercial, and architectural windows, doors, skylights, and other fenestration products. AAMA is involved in developing industry standards, test methods, and performance criteria for certified window and door products and components.
847/303-5664 | www.aamanet.org

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers
An international organization devoted to advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration for the public's benefit through research, standards writing, continuing education and publications. Through its membership, ASHRAE writes standards that set uniform methods of testing and rating equipment and establish accepted practices for the HVAC&R industry worldwide, such as the design of energy efficient buildings.
404/636-8400 | www.ashrae.org

Architectural Woodwork Institute
Organization representing manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers of millwork products.
Contact Information: AWI, 46179 Westlake Dr., Ste. 120, Potomac Falls, VA 20165, (571/323-3636, Fax: 571/323-3630). www.awinet.org

ASTM International
Formerly American Society for Testing and Materials, organization involved in establishing test methods and guidelines for all types of materials, including glass and other window and door components. Also developer of standard for installation of windows and doors.
610/832-9585 | www.astm.org

Canadian Window & Door Manufacturers Association
Trade association representing Canadian window and door manufacturers and suppliers, as well as companies active in the Canadian market. Active in developing performance standards for windows and doors.
613/235-5511 | www.cwdma.ca

Department of Energy-Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network
Site of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Building Technology, State & Community Programs includes a wide variety of energy efficiency related information, including information on a wide variety of energy code compliance software programs. Site also provides information on DOE's Windows Technology Roadmap. Gathering input from industry, the technology roadmap is designed to guide DOE's fenestration-related research programs.
www.eren.doe.gov/buildings/

Efficient Windows Collaborative
Consortium of window and door manufacturers and other organizations supporting the use of energy efficient windows. It's web site features a great deal of useful information covering window energy performance issues.
202/530-2254 | www.efficientwindows.org

Energy Star Windows
The Energy Star Windows Program is a voluntary partnership between the U.S. Department of Energy and the fenestration industry to promote sales of energy efficient windows, doors and skylights. By choosing Energy Star qualifying products, homeowners can cut their heating and cooling costs, help make their homes more comfortable and reduce air pollution without sacrificing versatility or style.
www.energystar.gov

Insulating Glass Certification Council
A non-profit organization representing manufacturers, consumers, specifiers, and others concerned with the quality and performance of insulating glass units. IGCC sponsors and directs an independent, true third-party certification program. Periodic accelerated laboratory tests, per ASTM specifications.
315/646-2234 | www.igcc.org

Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance
A leading organization involved in the engineering and manufacturing of insulating glass
613/233-1510 | www.igmaonline.org

International Code Council
ICC develops a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national codes, including the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, and the International Energy Conservation Code, designed to assure building safety, structural issues
703/931-4533 www.iccsafe.org

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory-Windows & Daylighting Group
Leading window research facility sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy. It's site provides a wide variety of technical resources, as well as information about obtaining its widely-used software programs, Window 4.1 (used for NFRC program) and RESFEN, a program designed to assist users to compare how different window types will effect the energy requirements of a home.
Contact Information: windows.lbl.gov

National Association of Home Builders
Trade association for the home building industry. Its site features consumer information on topics such as building a home, financing a home, home maintenance, and remodeling. Information on industry issues, codes, energy efficiency, and a variety of housing data is also available.
202/861-2108 | www.nahb.org

National Association of the Remodeling Industry
A national trade association with 7,100 member companies and 55 chapters representing the professionals in the remodeling industry. Its web site offers a variety of useful advice to consumers on finding and selecting contractors, considerations when beginning a remodeling project, and design ideas.
847/298-9200 | www.nari.org

National Fenestration Rating Council
A non-profit, public/private organization, created by the window, door and skylight industry, comprised of manufacturers, suppliers, builders, architects and designers, specifiers, code officials utilities and government agencies. NFRC has established a voluntary national energy performance rating and labeling system for fenestration products.
301/589-1776 | www.nfrc.org

National Glass Association
Largest North American trade association serving the flat glass industry. Members are involved in flat glass manufacturing, fabrication, distribution, and installation of architectural and automotive glass products, as well as windows, doors, and other glass products.
703/442-4890 |  www.glass.org

National Sunroom Association
Trade association dedicated to the advancement of the manufacture and construction of safe, energy efficient and environmentally conscious sunrooms, patio rooms, and solariums.
www.nationalsunroom.org

Safety Glazing Certification Council
A non-profit corporation representing manufacturers of safety glazing products, building code officials, and others concerned with public safety. SGCC maintains a program which provides for independent, third-party certification of safety glazing materials found to be in compliance with ASTM or CPSC specifications.
www.sgcc.org

The Vinyl Institute
Trade association representing PVC producers offers Vinyl By Design site with information on PVC windows and doors, as well as other products, including fencing, decking, and railing. Also contains information on PVC production, history, etc.
www.vinylinfo.org

Window & Door Manufacturers Association
Trade association representing some 130 manufacturers and suppliers of windows and doors. Formerly, the National Wood Window & Door Association, the organization now focuses on quality window and door products.
www.wdma.com