The radiation reflected on an inner reflective curtain can pass through the glass again, minimizing the gain of calories in the inner space. That is why, with the use of curtains or other reflective materials, we can build glass buildings without excessively penalizing energy savings. It is great news for those who want to keep the exterior glazed image while reducing the consumption of energy used for refrigeration.
Two interventions with reflective curtains in St Nazaire [546] |
Less efficient, but with the same objective, we can find the traditional white curtains.