It is widely anticipated that the 'de facto' standard for window U-values in new homes will be 0.8 W/ m 2 ·K in 2025. It is important for installers to be prepared for the tightening of these regulations in the run up to the introduction of the Future Homes Standard in 2025.

Nearly nine in 10 (86%) architects polled agreed that solutions for combating overheating, like solar control glazing, are becoming increasingly important to new UK homes as the country becomes more accustomed to experiencing extreme heatwaves due to climate change.

97% of buildings in Europe require an energy efficiency refurbishment, according to a new report. Based on data from Energy Performance Certificates (EPC), the conclusion of the latest BPIE analysis is that less than 3% of the building stock in the EU qualifies for an A rating.

Alongside climate and energy efficiency, Part O is one of the three key factors influencing greater measures to minimise overheating in residential building design. 70% of architects specifying more solar control glazing in homes since Part O was introduced.

Insights. Revision of energy directive still falls short, contends flat glass sector. News Item. 19 Jan 2018. The European Parliament adopted its report on the revision of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), but this was met with a neutral reaction from Glass for Europe.

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When asked about any Pilkington products that are currently helping to solve key design challenges, Mr Syder came up with a number of examples. Firstly Pilkington Suncool™, which is “helping to protect buildings from overheating, without relying on costly and carbon intensive cooling systems.”.

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