Building Green with Windows and Doors

摘要

With the growth of Green Building, windows and doors take on an increasingly significant role for occupants'' well-being and energy efficiency. Gone are the days when merely specifying insulating glass was enough to satisfy a demand for energy efficient windows and glass-paneled doors. Now, with Green Building going mainstream, knowledge of glazing, coatings and framing options is essential for new construction. Furthermore, with the growing number of projects achieving U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED™ (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification many more architects are needing to pay special attention to windows and doors as they plunge into the sometimes complex practice of calculating LEED points. Already, 360 buildings have earned LEED certification, while 3,775 buildings are LEED registered.