Sawtooth Balconies Reduce Energy Use

Jeanne Gang Angles for Energy Savings With Tilted-Window Design

[...] The sawtooth design creates balconies that block direct midday sun, decreasing the need for power-hungry air-conditioning. In winter, when the sun is lower, rays pass through the windows to warm the interior. Gang worked with engineering powerhouse Arup to calibrate the facade. Using a computer model, they gradually angled the glass until they hit the sweet spot — skewed enough to keep living rooms from baking, but not so much that they feel like the inside of a boat. [...]

Condo Architect Angles for Energy Savings With Tilted-Window Design

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