Reducing Energy Usage in Schools & Universities with High Performance, Super-Insulating Glazing

SeriousGlass contributes to comfortable learning environments and decreased operational costs by reducing energy usage.

A high performance school recognizes that maximizing daylighting may be one of the most important design attributes. A high priority requirement according to LEED for Schools, many studies clearly indicate that lighting classrooms with natural, indirect light can enhance student performance. Designing rooms to take advantage of daylight can also save a school money. According to USGBC, optimized daylighting can substantially reduce the need for artificial lighting, which can account for 35% to 50% of a school’s electrical energy consumption. An added benefit is that wasted heat from the lighting system is also reduced, which in turn reduces demand on the school’s cooling equipment by up to 10% to 20%.

Commercial SeriousWindows & SeriousGlass Energy Efficiency Benefits for Schools & Universities:

• SeriousGlass provides comfort near the windows in both winter and summer by eliminating the cold air chill in winter and excess solar radiation in the summer.
• Since all SeriousGlass provides clear insulation and solar control, natural daylight can be used maximized, reducing the need for artificial lighting within the building.
• SeriousGlass is compatible with all commercial window systems. 
• Higher Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings with SeriousGlass compared to commonly specified glazing reduces outside exterior noise, providing an improved learning environment indoors.
• SeriousGlass results in a significant reduction or total elimination of harmful interior condensation.
• All SeriousGlass architectural products block more harmful UV rays that commonly specified glazing. It is a significant factor in reducing the rate of fading and controlling damage to interiors, as well contributing to a healthier indoor environment.
• The ability to directionally tune the building according to building elevations and its orientation provides for optimum solar control for maximum whole-building energy performance.

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