When it comes to facade design & system selection, we live in a world of trade-offs - let’s compare these 2 bird-friendly glass samples as an example.
When weighing out the two options, there are a host of factors to consider:
◾️Aesthetics - building use type, design intent, surrounding context.
◾️Cost - intuitive.
◾️Performance - acoustics, heat transfer, solar gain.
◾️Weight - lb/sf as part of the overall facade design for the structure.
◾️Sustainability - embodied carbon, useful service life.
Weighing out wants vs. needs and asking the right questions early on will always yield the best outcome.
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Adrian Lowenstein P.E. | alowenstein@skylinewindows.com
