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Study shows glass would benefit workers

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Study shows glass would benefit workers

Study shows glass would benefit workers

A recent study by Sage Glass shows that most workers do not have adequate access to daylight in their workspaces. Additionally, workers in the survey characterized their workplaces as noisy and uncomfortable temperature-wise. The survey involved more than 400 office workers. Many of the issues the survey participants identified could be improved by changing the window glass in their office spaces.

Glass improvements could make employees happier

More than one-third of workers in the survey said that they had no access to windows near their workspace, and only two-thirds of those with access to windows had any ability to control incoming light with blinds or curtains. Even with limited control over daylight, 5 out of 6 workers said they would prefer to work near a window.

Two-thirds of workers with access to windows said that sunlight improves their mood while at work. Workers also reported that they believe that access to sunlight while at work improved their energy level, reduced their stress and made them more productive.

About half of the workers who had access to windows in their workspace reported that they had difficulty with glare, and reported headaches, eye pain, difficulty with concentration and lowered productivity as the result of glare. Survey respondents also reported that their office environment was often too hot or too cold, too dry, and too noisy.

The survey underscores the importance of glass in the workspace. Increased use of glass in office interiors can provide better access to daylight throughout the workday. In addition, better attention to controlling incoming daylight can help reduce glare, prevent excessive heat gain, reduce heat loss and provide passive humidity control in the workspace.

Glassprimer™ glass paint can provide light control by allowing daylight to pass through, while preventing ultraviolet and infrared light frequencies from increasing interior temperatures. Glassprimer™ glass paint is highly cost effective, providing coverage for about $1 per square foot.

If you’d like more information about Glassprimer™ glass paint, please visit the rest of our site. If you’d like to purchase Glassprimer™ glass paint, please visit our online store .

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All Glass Office Debuts in Hong Kong

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All Glass Office Debuts in Hong Kong

All Glass Office Debuts in Hong Kong

MVRDV, a Dutch design firm, recently unveiled its latest all-glass project: 133 Wai Yip Street in Hong Kong. The firm converted a former East Kowloon factory into office space. A repurposing of space isn’t all that special, but the former factory was stripped to the bare essentials and refitted with an all-glass interior -as in, glass walls, glass floors, glass furniture.

Glass office is designed for transparent businesses

The firm says the space is designed for the business that has nothing to hide. The 13-story building is a mixture of retail and office space, with the first three floors being devoted to shops. The firm added large glass windows to flood it with natural light.

The actual floors are painted white. Each story is outfitted with a floating glass floor supported by steel – much like what you’d find in a data center. The building is outfitted with glass elevators and glass elevator shafts. The offices are furnished with glass work tables. The fire escape, which was held over from the building’s former design, is also encased in glass. Although individual offices are also made of glass, they also have window coverings to provide privacy when necessary.

The building features a roof deck for office employees, and the designers used low-e glass to help reduce solar heat gain. According to MVRDV, the building uses about 17% less energy than neighboring buildings do. It also uses about 15% less electricity. The energy savings may not be entirely attributable to the glass, however. The firm also installed a new, energy-efficient HVAC system during the building remodel, which may account for part of the cost savings. Even so, it’s notable that the building uses less energy, given the increase in window size.

MDRDV has been experimenting with glass designs for quite awhile. The firm boasts several successful projects, and as many – if not more –proposed designs that make heavy use of glass. If you’d like some inspiration for decorating with glass, please visit the rest of our site. If you’d like to purchase Glassprimer™ glass paint, please visit our online store .

Photo Credit: MVRDV