Reflected Solar Energy of Glazing Systems in Buildings
Sponsored by National Glass Association
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This course is designed to educate architects about the impacts of solar energy as it’s reflected off commercial buildings. It will offer design considerations to reduce the possible effects of the reflective characteristics of exterior cladding materials and glazing systems. Environmental, architectural and material elements will be discussed with regard to how each impacts reflectivity levels.
The National Glass Association (NGA) is the largest trade association serving the architectural glass and metals industry. A technical and educational resource, NGA envisions a future in which glass is the material of choice to enhance spaces where people live, play, learn, and work.
Originally published in Engineered Systems
Originally published in September 2020
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify the impacts of solar energy reflected off buildings.
- List at least three environmental considerations that can reduce reflectivity.
- Explain at least three architectural features that impact reflectivity.
- Describe design consideration to reduce effects of solar energy on exterior materials and systems.
- Compare environmental, architectural and material elements and their respective impacts on reflectivity levels.
- Discuss additional glazing considerations that can influence reflectivity.
