Introduction: The Challenge of the High Desert New Mexico’s high desert environment poses significant hurdles for homeowners, builders, and architects alike, particularly when it comes to maintaining comfortable and energy-efficient living spaces. The state’s dramatic daily temperature fluctuations, often exceeding 30 degrees Fahrenheit, combined with intense solar radiation and extremely low humidity, create a unique […]
Energy-Efficient Windows for New Mexico’s High Desert: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction: Taming the Desert Heat with Energy-Efficient Windows The New Mexico high desert presents a confluence of challenges for homeowners unlike almost anywhere else in the United States. The region’s extreme diurnal temperature swings, characterized by scorching summers that can push triple digits and freezing winters dipping well below zero, coupled with intense solar radiation, […]