Excessive solar gain can cause overheating, discomfort, and increased cooling costs. Glass facades must balance daylight with protection from the sun.

Key considerations:

• Energy efficiency – reduce air conditioning loads by limiting solar heat gain.
• Daylight comfort – minimise glare without darkening interiors.
• Visual impact – maintain transparency and colour neutrality.

Recommended glass types:

• High-performance solar control coated glass with low emissivity properties that block infrared while allowing visible light
• Body tinted solar control glass
• Reflective coated solar control glass
• Screen-printed glass with patterns for added glare control
• Laminated glass with solar control interlayers