1. Window Systems.
- Author
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Kennedy, Mike
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WINDOW design & construction , *UNIVERSITIES & colleges , *SCHOOLS , *GLAZING (Glass installation) , *LAMINATED materials , *GLASS fibers - Abstract
The article offers information on the options available for upgrading windows in schools and universities in the U.S. According to the guide titled "Tools for Schools," some of the options available for providing insulation value, sun control and daylight redirection include usage of tinted glass, highly insulating glazing layers, laminated glazing, low-e coatings, and reflective coatings. Some of the window-frame options include aluminum frames, vinyl and fiberglass frames.
- Published
- 2009