Doug Milburn

Doug Milburn is a long-time serial entrepreneur and innovator who has brought his vision and passion to manufacturing, engineering, software development and process engineering for over 35 years. Throughout his leadership, Dr. Milburn has aimed to create great workplaces by shaping a company’s success through corporate values and ethical guidelines. In 1995, Dr. Milburn and his wife Michelle co-founded Advanced Glazings, which invented SOLERA and Aerogel window products for minimizing sunlight glare in an energy-efficient manner. He is also the founder of Protocase and 45Drives. Opinions expressed are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the position of the National Glass Association or Glass Magazine.

A New Era Is Here

Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings offer standardization, and cost-effectiveness, to construction. While the systems have had historical difficulty incorporating effective daylighting options, new solar illumination products offer the potential to ensure both sustainability and lower cost.