Architectural Glass Exteriors: Important Changes to Building Codes and Standards

This session will focus on government guidelines and glass technology, major float glass technology, fabricated glass technologies, solving design challenges, eliminating expensive add-ons such as blinds, exterior overhangs, electromechanical solutions, and reduction of HVAC peak cooling loads.

This session will focus on government guidelines and glass technology, major float glass technology, fabricated glass technologies, solving design challenges, eliminating expensive add-ons such as blinds, exterior overhangs, electromechanical solutions, and reduction of HVAC peak cooling loads. Session will include detailed analysis showing how solutions bring more natural light into buildings, eliminate glare and undesired solar heat gain while reducing operating and initial capital costs. Discussion on how harvesting and controlling natural light will cause occupants to be healthier, more productive, heal faster, retain more knowledge, remain in the building for longer periods of time, and be more comfortable.