Choosing the right commercial storefront, curtain wall or entrance system that provides a true thermal break, in conjunction with the appropriate insulating glass configuration, is the best way to achieve maximum benefits of building-wide energy savings from reduced thermal loss. For best glazing performance, glass companies and specifiers should consider the thermal performance of the…
Since the planning and construction of different kinds of buildings is mainly determined by the requirement of energy efficiency, the use of efficient glass facades is a necessity to keep costs low. There has been major improvements to glass facades over the years since in the past there have been unpleasant effects from the excess…
The window wall has emerged as a design alternative to conventional curtain wall to meet the market requirements of aesthetics, ventilation, flexibility, cost and speed. People want living spaces to have a residential feel versus that of an office. Window walls can offer design features to meet these expectations such as various ventilating styles from…