Missoula Federal Credit Union » HVAC http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu Projects, Going Green, and other News! Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:58:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Lighting by Mother Nature http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/2008/07/14/lighting-by-mother-nature/ http://blogs.missoulafcu.org/mfcu/2008/07/14/lighting-by-mother-nature/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:18:39 +0000 marketingmfcu http://missoulafcu.wordpress.com/?p=52 The windows and skylights are being installed. While this might sound like a fairly common occurrence and perhaps a bit mundane to address in a posting, never fear, these windows are out of the ordinary.

The windows we are using are aluminum clad wood windows—triple paned! They have some of the highest insulation values of any windows available. The window glazing transparency varies around the building to correspond to its exposure. For example, the south facing windows are more tinted than north facing windows. This regulates the heat that enters as well as the intensity and direction of the light. Ultimately, in cooperation with the highly efficient HVAC system, the SIPS panels, strategically placed reflective surfaces, and the architect’s design to enhance natural lighting, these windows will be a significant part of the overall efficiency of the building. Who knew windows could be such team players!

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