Talking glass in sustainable buildings

Talking glass in sustainable buildings
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Date: 23 March 2022

“Glazing will be essential to deliver truly sustainable buildings” affirms Glass for Europe’s Secretary General B. Cazes in an interview released for the Theme Park of GPD – Glass Performance Days.

Already today, glazing solutions helps designing and constructing sophisticated and comfortable sustainable buildings. Sustainable buildings which are highly energy efficient by definition but that also provides health and well-being to the occupants. “Sustainable buildings have to ensure safety and security, a healthy indoor environment and provide comfort and being.” continues B. Cazes. “Glass ticks all the boxes. It is the sole material that brings natural light indoor and allow building occupants to have a visual horizon and a view to the outside.”

Watch the full interview here below and discover more on the role of glass in sustainable buildings.

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