- Low-e windows work well for keeping heat either inside or outside of a building, depending on climate. In fact, adding a low-e coating to a window adds as much extra insulation as an extra pane of glass!
- Green also means energy efficient. White and highly reflective window treatments can substantially reduce the lighting and air conditioning loads in commercial buildings. Specifying the right window treatment solution also allows building engineers to reduce the size of cooling systems and lead to lower front-end building costs.
Furthermore, visual representations like the one above help us fully grasp the concept of Green Building Window Treatment.
- If your business is in need of commercial motorized window shades, there is no shortage of options currently available to you. If youre interested in finding a window treatment solution that adheres to the principles of the green building movement, you can start by considering the materials used.
Finally, there are sustainable window film options that can help you attain LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification or tax credits for your environmental efforts. For more details on this and other eco-friendly window film options, you can read here. No matter which green option you select, a classic "best practice" is an extremely simple process: apply a fresh round of caulking to all of your windows and door frames.
