> FYI, blinds do not stop the heat, since the heat will have penetrated thru the glass by the time it hits the blinds on the interior.  The only thing blinds do is reduce/stop glare.
> The best is double-pane glass, and the cheapest is a window film to reduce infrared and UV rays.  An overhang can help if it's large enough for your building direction/longitude-latitude/etc.

> Jerome
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> On Aug 1, 2012, at 12:50 PM, Toni Hogan wrote:

> > I personally like natural lighting. We have four quads, each with a
> > skylight. The bordering offices have windows some "regular" windows,
> > some 6 inches wide...they look 6 inches to me. We are in the lounge.
> > There's natural lighting from the front doors, a "regular" window, and
> > a skinny window. We are in Texas and the front of the building faces
> > west, so right about evening time it gets hotter'n heck. But, I
> > wouldn't trade it. May get blinds or a window shade though. ;-)

> > TH

> > On Aug 1, 1:17 pm, Adam Dean <A...@3ccoworks.com> wrote:
> >> Hi All,
> >> First off thank you all for the incredible insights I've gathered from the
> >> group. I just have a simple question and all feedback would be great! Would
> >> you rather open a space with a lot natural light or have a space with an
> >> innovative design but would rely on artificial light? Thank you all for
> >> your time and I look forward to hearing the responses!

> >> Adam Dean
> >> Founder
> >> 3C-Coworks

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