The increasing demand for cooling due to global warming has significantly boosted energy consumption in buildings. One major culprit of energy loss is traditional windows, which tend to absorb solar heat rather than reflect it.
When it comes to helping the environment, windows often leave a lot to be desired. By letting in heat during the summer and releasing it in winter, they can place huge demands on air conditioning and heating systems—thereby increasing energy consumption and raising greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere. But so-called smart windows are designed to change all that, as the iconic CN Tower in Toronto demonstrates.
The natural light that streams through a sunny window is great — until you’re squinting and wiping sweat off your brow. You can shut the shades or turn on the air conditioning, but you’re left with a dark room or a rising electric bill.
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