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Herbert Yudenfriend
Herb Yudenfriend completed his military service on September 23, 1947. In August of 1950, thanks to the G.I. Bill, he was awarded both bachelor and master’s degrees at Temple University. Next he co...view moreHerb Yudenfriend completed his military service on September 23, 1947. In August of 1950, thanks to the G.I. Bill, he was awarded both bachelor and master’s degrees at Temple University. Next he completed all the academic requirements for a doctorate, but he never finished his thesis. By then he had a family to support.
Herb moved on to a career in the glass industry, becoming an expert in safety, security, and energy-efficient glass and window films. He attained many high-profile accomplishments, a few of which are described here. When he was president of Air Seal Insulating Glass Company, for example, he developed and manufactured state-of-the-art units combining security and high-performance, using films on glass for such historic landmarks as the Ellis Island Restoration Project and the Smithsonian Institution. He has been a consultant for the White House, National Park Service, and U.S. Department of Energy. He holds two patents for methodology for manufacturing certified glazing products using applied films.
Herb has authored numerous publications and made many presentations in his career. He was honored with the State of New Jersey Innovation Award. The National Institute of Building Sciences bestowed their highest honor on him—the NIBS Member Award. That award reads, in part, “Herb Yudenfriend. . . has been a guiding force in our effort to reduce energy use in homes and buildings. His leadership in developing the concept for an energy rating system for windows, helping to develop the ASTM standard for window installation, and promoting training and certification programs for window installers, . . . [has] advanced national energy efficiency goals.” Herb is still involved as a consultant, researcher, and expert witness in situations involving glass issues.
Looking back at his army days, Herb continues to be amazed at the perceptivenessof his teenage letters and the beauty of the piano concerto he composed, never having hadany training in music composition.view less