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Frosted or Fritted Glass

Frosted or fritted glass is glass which is intentionally scratched, sandblasted, or notched so that it provides privacy while still allowing visible light to pass through.

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  • Water Consumption

    Between 1950 and 2000, the U.S. population nearly doubled. However, in that same period, public demand for water more than tripled. Americans now use an average of 100 gallons of water each day—enough to fill 1,600 drinking glasses. Source: EPA WaterSense, Why Water Efficiency?

  • Space Reconfiguration and Renovation Projects

    As needs change over time, tenants often need to convert space or phase the conversion of individual space or rooms to meet these changing needs.

  • Best Practices Applicable to All Project Types

    This section presents key issues that should be considered for each project type. It is intended to help you think about your overall project, before you begin to compare and select specific materials. This will enable you to select the "best" strategies and materials for your project, given the opportunities and constraints you have identified. Use the sidebar to navigate to your specific project type.

  • Keys to Success

    Sustainable design, construction, operation, and renovation are best thought of as an integrated process, rather than a collection of things. The process involves new ways of designing, constructing and operating our buildings and facilities.

  • Materials, Furniture, and Furnishings Replacement

    Daily wear and tear means that materials, furniture and furnishings require periodic replacement.


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Materials

  • Glass - Tinted / Colored

    Although clear glass is the most common glass component of a window system, tinted glass may be used to reduce solar heat gain. The principal colors available are bronze, gray and green and the degree of tint depends on both the composition of the glass and the thickness of the coating. Tinted glass is usually placed on the exterior of the glass.

  • Glass Furniture

    Glass is primarily used for desks and desk top applications. Consider use of tempered or safety glass as applicable.

  • Glass - Single Pane

    Single pane windows are not typical in new commercial buildings as they resist the transfer of heat poorly and have an insulating value of approximately R-1.

  • Glass - Multi-Pane

    Single-pane glass has been replaced by double, triple and even quadruple panes, with insulating materials separating the layers. Inert gasses may be pumped between the panes to add to the windows insulating properties.

  • Glass - Low Emissivity

    A Low-E coating is a microscopic thin layer of metal or metal oxide deposited on window glass to prevent heat and ultra-violet (UV) rays from passing through the glass.

  • Glass

    Glass doors are useful for allowing light into a space, and may be used as part of a daylighting strategy, both on the exterior and internally.

  • Filtration System

    Reduce waste by providing water dispensers that filter water. Under-sink water filters and instant hot water dispensers can be incorporated into the sink. Both options may require individual faucets. Have reusable glasses and mugs available for employee use.

  • Demountable Partitions

    Demountable walls or partitions can be moved and altered to create different types of spaces to meet the needs of the occupants. They typically consist of aluminum frames, solid vinyl or fabric panels, and/or glass panels.

  • Fiberglass

    Fiberglass glazing is typically only used for skylights and other specialty applications. Fiberglass glazing has excellent thermal properties and is extremely durable. Fiberglass may cost more than standard glass and may turn yellow over time.

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