Tag Archives: Exterior Glazing

WHY IS CLEARSHADE™ IGU BETTER THAN ELECTROCHROMIC GLASS?

A ClearShade™ glazing solution offers several advantages over electrochromic glass.   ONE: PRIVACY AND VIEWS   ClearShade™ provides privacy from a close distance while also opening up views from the inside. Building occupants have the advantages of privacy and views … MORE…>>

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ENERGY-EFFICIENT GLAZING THAT DOESN’T TURN DARK IN THE AFTERNOON

Panelite’s ClearShade honeycomb glazing provides outstanding solar shading AND ample diffuse daylight.   Why does this matter?   Better performance over electrochromic glass: Most energy-saving facade glazing products control solar heat by reducing natural light – such as electrochromic glass, … MORE…>>

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SOLAR SHADING, DIRECTIONAL TRANSLUCENCY WITH A VIEW ON L.A.

We recently installed ClearShade mock-ups in the windows of the Los Angeles office of CO Architects, who are considering our high-performance honeycomb glazing for a current project. The mock-ups of honeycomb type TTW10 , in TrueWhite, were enthusiastically received by … MORE…>>

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CEU COURSE: HIGH PERFORMANCE GLAZING SOLUTIONS

With buildings consuming 40% of US energy, energy efficiency is perhaps the most urgent challenge in designing the buildings of our future. Join Panelite’s Ruben Suare and earn CEU credits at the AIA Minnesota 2014 convention. Learn about the most … MORE…>>

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WE ♥ HONEYCOMB. PANELITE FEATURED IN BIOMIMCRY BOOK “THE SHARK’S PAINTBRUSH”

  Jay Harman’s new book, THE SHARK’S PAINTBRUSH: BIOMIMICRY AND HOW NATURE IS INSPIRING INNOVATION,  examines a multitude of biomimetic solutions including the astounding efficiency of honeycomb structures:   “A honeybee has to ingest about eight pounds of honey to … MORE…>>

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CLEARSHADE SKYLIGHTS REDUCE ENERGY BY 89%, OPTIMIZE DAYLIGHTING AT PARRISH ART MUSEUM

  Panelite ClearShade skylight glazing was specified by architects Herzog & de Meuron and daylighting engineers ARUP to achieve their goal of providing a naturally daylight environment, similar to that of artists’ studios, for viewing the collection at the Parrish … MORE…>>

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CLEARSHADE GLAZING OPTIMIZES PERFORMANCE, ENHANCES HISTORIC CHARACTER IN RETROFIT APPLICATION AT U PENN

  “In replacing the original translucent textured and wired safety glass, Panelite solved all four major issues that needed to be addressed in the renovation of the Hutchinson Gymnasium (now the Tse Ping & Cheng Cheung Ling Sportscenter) at the … MORE…>>

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DIRECTIONAL TRANSPARENCY AT ARQUITECTONICA’S MARQUIS CONDOMINIUMS

DIRECTIONAL TRANSPARENCY: CLEARSHADE HONEYCOMB GLAZING AT ARQUITECTONICA’S MARQUIS CONDOMINIUMS    Arquitectonica chose Panelite ClearShade IGU honeycomb glazing to address a very specific need to balance privacy and views on the Marquis condominium balconies  in Miami.   DESIGN: Arquitectonica PROJECT: Marquis … MORE…>>

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MOVING SALE

We are moving! Shelving, filing cabinets, and more, priced to sell: download full list of items here.    

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CLEARSHADE HIGH-PERFORMANCE HONEYCOMB GLAZING SELECTED BY LBNL

TECH FOCUS / CLEARSHADE: ENERGY AND DAYLIGHTING ANALYSIS   ClearShade™ honeycomb technology optimizes both DAYLIGHTING and SOLAR HEAT GAIN CONTROL in a single product, by transmitting and diffusing valuable visible light while reflecting unwanted solar heat.   Reduced lighting and … MORE…>>

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