The building envelope plays a critical role in establishing how occupants will interact with the space. It also helps a project meet code requirements and sustainability benchmarks. Transparent glazing, whether window assemblies or full curtain wall assemblies, can help designers achieve a complex set of performance criteria with one product, eliminating redundant systems and streamlining construction.
For instance, giving occupants their first impression of a building, transparent glazing assemblies make it possible to visually integrate two otherwise separate spaces to enhance a sense of openness. They also increase access to daylight to improve occupant comfort. In addition, advanced systems help ensure a stable internal temperature by reducing heat flow with low-emissivity glass. As an added benefit, high-performance glazing paired with narrow steel frames can help lower the potential for heat transfer and therefore increase condensation resistance.