More from RMI newsletter- Superwindows

I get a little lost when it comes to understanding the design of windows. One aspect I do understand is "The most fundamental climate-responsive design consideration in terms of windows is orientation." That would be passive sustainable design. Design your building for the start to work with the movement of the sun. Our waterfront view faces north and south which is a negative in terms of the duration of sun that our window wall will receive. "In the continental United States, east- and west-facing windows have low sun angles, meaning big solar gains and glare that’s difficult to control. Controlling solar gain and glare through overhangs or lightshelves on south- and north-facing windows is much easier. South-facing windows can provide winter solar heat gain if desirable, and north-facing windows can be great in hot climates." I'll have to explore local window companies but I am starting to understand the basics.