Doing a glass roof can be extremely difficult if you're trying to keep the project energy efficient, but it can be done. Even the best insulated glass does not perform anywhere close to a standard insulated roof assembly. Therefore, you have to develop shading elements that block direct sunlight so your library doesn't heat up like an oven!
Check out the Modern Wing at the Art Institute of Chicago for a great example of how a comfortable space can be created when using a glass roof (and a sophisticated mechanical system):
The glass windows are a good idea, it helps out with using less energy. I suggest though that you look for glassthat is Eco friendly. A company called Corning makes Eco friendly glass. When would you clean the glass??
Again, be careful about buzz words like "Eco-friendly" glass. Remember, you can have the "greenest" window or glass roof ever, but if used incorrectly it actually can increase the building's energy use.
By jonhoward, Architect at 06:50 pm, 23 September 2011
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Doing a glass roof can be extremely difficult if you're trying to keep the project energy efficient, but it can be done. Even the best insulated glass does not perform anywhere close to a standard insulated roof assembly. Therefore, you have to develop shading elements that block direct sunlight so your library doesn't heat up like an oven!
Check out the Modern Wing at the Art Institute of Chicago for a great example of how a comfortable space can be created when using a glass roof (and a sophisticated mechanical system):
http://www.archdaily.com/24652/the-modern-wing-renzo-piano/
The solar panels are a great idea.
We suggest that you make sure you have a correct plan on how to put those solar panels up so they do not become dangerous.
i suggest you to use a eco friendly glass to help out the enviroment.
The glass windows are a good idea, it helps out with using less energy. I suggest though that you look for glassthat is Eco friendly. A company called Corning makes Eco friendly glass. When would you clean the glass??
Again, be careful about buzz words like "Eco-friendly" glass. Remember, you can have the "greenest" window or glass roof ever, but if used incorrectly it actually can increase the building's energy use.