Tag Archives: Exterior Glazing
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? Most energy-saving facade glazing products control solar heat by reducing natural light – such as electrochromic glass, which turns dark in the … MORE…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
PANELITE ANNOUNCES VALUE ENGINEERED PRICING
PANELITE ANNOUNCES VALUE-ENGINEERED PRICING We heard you…our clients have been telling us about their Value Engineering challenges, and in response we did some VE of our own. We have expanded our capabilities and developed significant cost-efficiencies while maintaining … MORE…
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…