Glass helps ultra-efficient apartments earn LEED Gold

May 20, 2011

The Cyan Apartment Building in Portland, Ore., is designed for efficiency—most of the 364 units measure only 540 sf. Energy efficiency is also a priority, so in an effort to reduce heat gain, local design firm Thomas Hacker Architects opted for Guardian’s SunGuard SuperNeutral SN 68 glass. The high-performance glazing has the appearance of clear uncoated glass and allows for light transmittance while limiting solar heat gain. It is also available with a tinted outboard for colored glass effects. The glazing, along with the building’s additional green features, help contribute to the building’s energy savings, which are averaging 20% better than code. 

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