[1] While an undergraduate, Selkowitz's interest in the environment was increased through participation in Buckminster Fuller's World Game.
[1][2] Selkowitz led research at Berkeley Lab to reduce the amount of heat transfer through windows.
The low-emissivity (low-E) windows they developed have saved $7.7 billion on energy costs and 1.2 quadrillion BTUs, according to National Academy of Sciences' data.
[2] Selkowitz is a recipient of the Berkeley Lab Prize – Lifetime Achievement Award in the area of societal impact.
This award honors a career of achievement and Selkowitz was recognized for his work to reduce energy use in buildings.