The Value-Added Performance of Coated Glass
Coatings available to improve energy performance
Sponsored by National Glass Association
This course is part of the Glass and Glazing Design Academy
Coatings applied to glass can offer a variety of enhancements to a building and its occupants. This course will provide an introduction to coatings available in the market to improve the energy performance and savings associated with using coated glass products in buildings.
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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 Architectural Record
Originally published in June 2019
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- List two reasons glass is coated.
- Compare and contrast reflective and low-e coatings.
- Describe the difference between U-Value and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC).
- Name three cost-saving opportunities provided by the use of coated glass.
