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	title of this thread your message the best use for large expanses of glass is in passive solar design. you can have it all - beautiful views, modern styling, and a building that heats itself. this would take care of the added energy used to make glass as opposed to other materials as well as justify the relatively poor insulation properties of glass compared to other materials. Naturally this is speaking to areas with a heating season. i can easily envision a future where this type of building is mandatory and every exsisting structure that can be converted will be. we are currently living in buildings that are worse than SUV's re; their potential energy efficiency. associated web images (optional) associated web link (optional) your email your password create a forums account \| you forgot your password?