AeroShield Materials, an MIT spinout developing cutting-edge, energy-efficient products for the built environment, recently marked a pivotal advancement in the pursuit of higher-performing, energy-saving windows for residential construction. The company successfully produced transparent, super-insulating aerogel insulated glass for full-size entry doors, the first of their kind to be manufactured at such large-scale dimensions.
To deliver this breakthrough to homeowners, AeroShield is partnering with ODL, Inc., an established leader in high-quality door and door glass solutions, to create the next generation of high-performance entry and patio door products. In a nod to the collaboration between the two companies, ODL displayed aerogel-insulated units in its exhibition booth at the 2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS), which drew tens of thousands to Las Vegas last month.
“AeroShield’s partnership with ODL represents a critical step forward in commercializing our aerogel glass insulation as a game-changing solution for enhancing door and window performance,” said Dr. Elise Strobach, CEO of AeroShield. “The residential housing market is actively seeking innovative products that make entry and patio doors more energy efficient, particularly as tax incentives become more prevalent for both homeowners and builders. Using our aerogel insulation enables the final window product to surpass Energy Star® performance targets without adding thickness or weight, changing the conversation about what is possible with double-pane insulating glass.”
A scientific breakthrough, AeroShield’s aerogel glass insulation is more transparent than glass and twice as insulating than the inert gases currently used to improve insulating glass performance. With this advancement, double-pane windows and doors can boost thermal efficiency while being thinner and lighter than their triple-pane glass counterparts, translating into up to 20% savings on a homeowner’s annual heating and cooling bills.
“ODL has a team dedicated to advanced engineering and a long history of incorporating innovative solutions into their window and door products. They are also a major player in Northern climates, where more energy-efficient entry doors become an even higher priority,” added Aaron Baskerville-Bridges, co-founder and vice president of operations. “In partnering with ODL, we are excited to be working with a company with a track record of bringing new products to market, one that shares our commitment to performance, sustainability, and quality.”
