The choice of the right glazing is one of the most important and far-reaching decisions that an architect or building owner will make. This decision impacts the overall design, human comfort, energy efficiency, mechanical HVAC design and loads, day lighting, condensation control, ultraviolet fading and sound control. In the design of any building (whether it be residential, commercial or industrial) one must look at and take into consideration the six principal glazing design challenges. These are:
• Winter Comfort and Heating Load
• Summer Comfort Cooling Load
• Natural Day lighting
• Appearance and Reflectivity
• Ultraviolet Fading Control
• Condensation Control
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