Design Intent

Climatic

・ Representation

・ Aesthetics

・ Economy

・ Engineering

・ Product Development

・ Locations and their Climates

・ Insulation

・ Water

・ Wind/Snow/Seismic Loads

・ Lightning

Site

Environmental

・ Real Estate

・ High-Rise vs. Low-Rise

・ Litigation

・ Disposal of broken or replaced panels

・ Hazardous, toxic and non-renewable materials used in panel production

・ Energy consumed in panel manufacturing (embodied energy)

Construction

Safety

・ Installation

・ Dimensions

・ Details

・ Thermal stress

・ Code requirements for tempered and/or laminated glass

Maintenance

Mechanical/Electrical

・ Cleaning

・ Maintenance

・ Ventilation of the Envelope

・ Electrical Issues