I believe it would be to control temperature exchange and/or noise, as most translucent material will not isolate temperatures will, and in cases where it is avoided, as in the case of “brizolão” school design, there is a lot of noise

I believe it would be to control temperature exchange and/or noise, as most translucent material will not isolate temperatures will, and in cases where it is avoided, as in the case of “brizolão” school design, there is a lot of noise

I can think of a few challenges :

1. Glare. This depends on many factors including; orientation, latitude, times of day and seasons, surrounding buildings and landscape, etc.

2. Unequal daylight distribution in deep classrooms, which often require augmentation from electric lighting. To take take advantage of daylighting in this case, designer may recommend controls and sensors which may add to the cost

3. Distraction (Views and events)

4. Relative low Noise Reduction Criteria (NRC) of commonly used glass

5. Relative low R-value of glass increasing potential for lowering envelop overall U.A value and consequently increasing energy consumption per square unit area per annum. This situation may also increase the potential occurrence of asymmetric thermal discomfort

7. The potential need for shading devices to control light and the use of light shelves. These increase building costs and often get value-engineered out

8. Site selection and design should consider obstruction-free facades which is common in urban sites

9. Potential of increasing air infiltration through the envelop

10. potential increase in cleaning and maintenance cost of building exterior

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6. Glass in cold climates may increase the potential for of water condensation in winter

ne of the main challenges faced by contractors and architects in the implementation of classroom designs is ensuring that the design meets all necessary space, safety, and regulatory requirements. Additionally, there is also a need to consider cost and energy efficiency when designing a classroom space. Furthermore, accommodating various technologies, materials, and features such as ventilation, insulation, and access to natural light are all important considerations.