The Myth About Glass Extensions and Overheating About nine out of every ten hospitals in the UK and one in five homes suffer from design flaws that can lead to excessive overheating. Thermal efficiency of a building is always a hot topic amongst designers, but during the summer months, the ability for a building to […]
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Using Natural Light to Reduce CO2 Emissions
How choosing the right window and door systems can impact your energy usage Natural light has long since been regarded as an essential rather than a luxury within any new build home project. In modern architecture, large elevations of oversized glazing are regarded as the ultimate luxury and interior design schemes often revolve around spaces […]
How to Use Glass to Heat a House
When designing a house, it is important to consider the performance requirements as well as the overall design. The solar gain that large elevations of glass bring can be used in a range of smart solutions, to reduce energy costs and eliminate the need for additional heat sources. Thermally Broken Glass Systems Within the technical […]
