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Sustainable glass roof systems for modern shopping centres

Australian shopping centres account for 36% of commercial building energy consumption. Due to their size and footprint, shopping centres require both practical and energy-efficient strategies to transform their energy use while creating a comfortable indoor environment for shoppers. Designers and specifiers should consider both design structure and glass materials, prioritising airtightness, weathertightness and thermal efficiency.
Architecture & Design Team
Architecture & Design Team

14 Apr 2023 1m read View Author

Sustainable glass roof systems for modern shopping centres
Sustainable glass roof systems for modern shopping centres

Australian shopping centres account for 36% of commercial building energy consumption. Due to their size and footprint, shopping centres require both practical and energy-efficient strategies to transform their energy use while creating a comfortable indoor environment for shoppers. 

Download this shopping centre focused piece and read how designers and specifiers should consider both design structure and glass materials, prioritising airtightness, weathertightness and thermal efficiency. 

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