Energy saving glazing solutions and a low carbon economy
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Posting Date | 5 July 2011Publication Date | 2011
Geographic Coverage | International
Theme | Building envelope (walls, windows,...), Energy efficiency technologies and materials, On-site renewable energy sources, Residential buildings, Public and non residential buildings, Very low energy buildings, Thermal comfort, indoor air quality, acoustics, Financing, socio-economics, Campaigning and awareness raising, Environmental issues related to buildings
Target Group | Local/regional/national authorities and facilitators, Building professionals, Building occupants
Type of publication | Brochure
Publisher | Glass for Europe
Number pages | 18
Submitted by Vivien Fourcade (Glass for Europe)
Source Languages | English
Energy saving glazing solutions and a low carbon economy
This Glass for Europe brochure on 'Energy saving glazing solutions and a low carbon economy' provides answers to the most frequently asked questions of policy-makers and the general public about the benefits and added-value of energy saving glass. With application, it illustrates just how much Europe could gain from a robust policy to increase the energy efficiency of its buildings.
This brochure presents the properties of the different energy saving glazing solutions available, highlights the need for energy-efficient glazing in Europe and sheds light on the parameters to consider when choosing new windows. Example content in the brochure
- explanation of the importance of letting daylight enter into buildings
- addresses the central issue of the return investment of upgrading windows
- the role of glass in cleaner transport and solar-energy beyond building applications, is also highlighted.
All over Europe, policy makers are searching for solutions to limit CO2 emissions and reduce energy dependence. Policy makers need to be informed of the important contribution of energy saving glass and the added-value of maintaining its manufacturing in Europe.
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