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Muhammad Tayyab Naqash<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Islamic University of Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Received: October 06, 2023
Accepted: November 27, 2023
Publication Date: April 3, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Comparison of R-value for Case 2 (Double clear) and Case 3 (Double low-e) glass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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As the climate of the globe changes, buildings will need to accommodate new standards for typical and extreme weather. Glass configurations may help adapt structures to these changing climates. The most important features of several glass configurations for energy-efficient buildings are compared in this work. Thermal performance, light transmission, solar heat gain coefficient, sound reduction, structural and mechanical strength, and other factors were considered while evaluating glass configurations. The findings show that glass combinations with higher R-values and lower U-values offer excellent thermal insulation and are advised for high thermal requirements. Conversely, those with higher U-values and lower R-values best serve interior applications with low to moderate thermal demands. Considerations like light transmission, solar heat gain coefficient, sound reduction, structural strength, and mechanical strength can help narrow the options for optimum glass configuration for a particular application. Choosing the appropriate glass arrangement requires careful consideration of several factors to produce an indoor atmosphere that is secure, safe, pleasant, and energy efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keywords: Glass; Energy Efficiency; Thermal Performance; Light Transmission; Sound Reduction; Structural Strength<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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