Glass for Europe has released evidence of glazing benefits to sustainable buildings. Gathered by David Strong Consulting in a recent study on the distinctive benefits of glazing, the results highlight the socio-economic contributions of glazed areas to sustainability in the built environment. "Getting daylight into buildings is a key element of sustainable building design. It not only saves energy but it greatly enhances the health, happiness and well-being of occupants." explained David Strong, after having analysed the positive impact of daylight in healthcare, educational buildings, workplace, retail buildings and living places. "Glass is unique among building materials because of its ability to transmit daylight and sunlight and provide a view to the outside world." commented Rick Wilberforce, Chairman of the External Relations Committee of Glass for Europe. "Therefore, glass influences the interior quality of buildings in many more ways than does any other construction material." At a time when focus on sustainable building design is growing, Glass for Europe firmly believes that policy makers and architects need to be aware of the socio-economic aspects of sustainability linked to the provision of daylight into buildings and its benefits to occupants as a way to ensure that new buildings are truly sustainable.
