{"product_id":"facade-design-vs-cooling-loads-glazing-reality-check-9798259149274","title":"Facade Design vs Cooling Loads (Glazing Reality Check)","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Charles Nehme\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Construction - Heating, Ventilation \u0026amp; Air Conditioning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor decades, the building industry has celebrated glass as a symbol of progress, transparency, and modernity. Entire skylines have been reshaped by curtain walls and glazed towers that promise light-filled interiors and architectural elegance. But behind this visual success lies a quieter, often ignored reality: glass is one of the most thermally challenging materials in building design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book, \u003ci\u003eFacade Design vs Cooling Loads (Glazing Reality Check)\u003c\/i\u003e, was written to bridge a persistent gap between architectural intent and mechanical performance. Too often, fa�ade decisions are made early-driven by aesthetics, branding, or urban identity-while their impact on cooling loads is either underestimated or simplified in simulation tools. The result is familiar to many engineers: oversized chillers, uncomfortable occupants near perimeter zones, persistent hot spots, and energy bills that refuse to align with design expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe objective of this work is not to criticize glazing or modern fa�ade design, but to re-establish balance. Glass is not the enemy; poor integration is. When fa�ade design is disconnected from HVAC logic, the building pays for it every hour of operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross these chapters, we will examine how heat actually enters a building through glazing, how cooling loads are amplified by orientation and design choices, and how fa�ade systems interact with HVAC performance in ways that are often overlooked. The goal is to move from assumption-based design to performance-driven decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a theoretical discussion. It is grounded in real-world building behavior, operational inefficiencies, and the recurring patterns seen across commercial, hospitality, and institutional projects. The intent is simple: to help professionals design buildings that look impressive and perform responsibly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47883266556055,"sku":"9798259149274","price":3301.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798259149274.webp?v=1781100696","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/facade-design-vs-cooling-loads-glazing-reality-check-9798259149274","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}