This chapter focuses on the most innovative solutions to improve thermal transmittance of glazing, such as double and triple glazing, noble gas fillings, low-emission coatings, suspended film glazing, vacuum insulating glass, monolithic aerogel, heating glazing, and glazed double-skin facades. It gives an outline of different advanced insulating glazing options available on the market, and their main characteristics and performance. Lastly, an in-depth outline of ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) use for transparent closures is provided.
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Unknown
Journal Title
Advanced Mat & Nanotechnology To Improve Energy-Efficiency & Environmental Performance 2016 249-277
Sector
Flat glass
Class
F 3925