Glass selection plays a critical role in the performance, comfort and compliance of architectural window and door systems.
Hunter Windows supports architects, builders and specifiers in selecting glazing configurations that balance natural light, thermal efficiency, solar control and acoustic performance across commercial and architect‑designed projects.
Glass selection directly affects daylight penetration, internal comfort and visual connection to the external environment.
Clear and lightly tinted glazing can maximise daylight while maintaining visual clarity.
Managing solar heat gain is critical to occupant comfort and energy efficiency. Glazing selection can reduce unwanted heat ingress while maintaining daylight and views.
Thermal performance is influenced by glazing configuration, coatings and air gaps. Selecting appropriate glass improves insulation and reduces heat transfer through the building envelope.
Glazing plays a key role in controlling external noise. Glass thickness, lamination and configuration all contribute to acoustic performance outcomes.
Low‑emissivity coatings improve thermal efficiency by reducing heat transfer while allowing visible light to pass through.
Double glazing improves both thermal and acoustic performance by incorporating an insulated air or gas-filled cavity between glass panes.
Tinted and solar control glass reduces glare and solar heat gain, supporting comfort and energy efficiency in exposed conditions.
Tinted and solar control glass reduces glare and solar heat gain, supporting comfort and energy efficiency in exposed conditions.
Glass options must be selected in coordination with framing systems, opening types and facade detailing.
Hunter Windows supports integration of glazing selections with:
This coordination ensures performance outcomes are achievable and buildable.
Glass options vary depending on scale, exposure and performance targets.
Hunter Windows supports glass selection across:
This flexibility allows architects to balance performance, appearance and budget while maintaining design intent.
Hunter Windows provides guidance on glass selection throughout the design and documentation process.
Support typically includes:
A range of glass options is available depending on performance and design requirements, including clear glass, low‑E coatings, double‑glazed units, tinted and solar control glass, and laminated safety glass.
Glass selection plays a significant role in thermal performance by influencing heat transfer through the building envelope. Coatings, glazing configuration and air or gas-filled cavities can all improve insulation and reduce heat loss or heat gain.Glass selection plays a significant role in thermal performance by influencing heat transfer through the building envelope. Coatings, glazing configuration and air or gas-filled cavities can all improve insulation and reduce heat loss or heat gain.
Low‑emissivity (low‑E) glass uses a microscopic coating to reduce heat transfer while maintaining visible light transmission. It is commonly specified to improve energy efficiency in both commercial buildings and architect‑designed homes.
Double glazing is not always mandatory, but it is often used to help meet thermal and acoustic performance targets, particularly in higher‑performance buildings or where energy efficiency requirements apply.
Different glass types influence how much daylight enters a space and how glare is managed. Clear glass maximises daylight, while tinted or solar control glass can reduce glare and excessive solar heat gain in exposed conditions.
Yes. Glass selection can vary across a facade based on orientation, exposure and performance requirements, provided the selections are coordinated with system capabilities and detailing.
Yes. Hunter Windows can provide guidance on suitable glass options during early design and documentation stages, helping align performance requirements with system capabilities and project constraints.
For glass selection guidance, performance clarification or specification support, our team can review drawings and recommend suitable configurations.
