introduction window film architectural

AIA Provider J334 Program CPF01

INTRODUCTION TO WINDOW FILMFor Architectural and Commercial Applications

CPFilms Inc., a subsidiary of Solutia Inc, is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are available on request.

This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

As a result of this presentation the architect will gain a general knowledge of:

• Specifying solar control window films to add energy efficiency to the building envelope

• Specifying window films to assist with obtaining up to 9 LEED certification points

• Specifying safety and security window film application for fragment retention of glass

• Specifying for affordable use of designer window films for decorative interiors and privacy

Learning Objectives

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Topics for Discussion

WHAT IS WINDOW FILM?

• Description and Features

• Multiple Uses

• Film Types

• Product Comparison

• Benefits

• Case Studies

Solar Control Window Film is a micro-thin layer of polyester film that can be color stable dyed and/or combined with minute particles of specialized metals or nano-ceramic technology and then coated with a durable, optically-clear, scratch-resistant coating.

Protective window film can be clear or solar. It is professionally installed as a retrofit product on any type of clear or tinted glass.

Definition


Types of Window Film Applications


• Residential Single Family Homes, Town Houses and

High-Rise Condominiums

• Retail

Malls, Storefronts, Movie Theatres, and Restaurants

• Schools and Universities• Health Care Facilities

Hospitals and Nursing Homes

• Commercial High-Rise Offices, Government Buildings,

Hotels, and Embassies

• Museums and Galleries

Approved Historical Locations

Types of Film


• Solar Control

• Low E

• Protective

• Anti-Graffiti

• Designer

Basic Film Structure

Cle

ar G

lass

Mounting Adhesive + Ultraviolet Absorber

Disposable Liner

Silicone CoatingDeep Dyed PET+ Ultraviolet Absorber

Laminating AdhesiveMetal Layer

PET

Scratch Resistant Coating

Primary Features and Benefits


Solar Control Film• Rejects solar energy

• Reduces energy costs

• Increases comfort

• Reduces fading



Low-E• Reduces solar heat gain

• Reduces loss of internally generated heat



Protective Film• Retains shards of glass in

the event of glass failure

• Reduces injury

• Reduces damage to the interior of the building



Anti-Graffiti Film• Acts as a sacrificial shield

against acts of vandalism

• Eliminates the need to replace the glass



Designer Film• Enhances the look of

glass

• Increases privacy

• Alternative for etched or decorative glazing

• Reduce energy costs

• Help correct temperature imbalances

• Increase comfort of building occupants

• Reduce fading of interiors

• Enhance the exterior appearance of the building

Definition

SOLAR CONTROL FILMS

Scenario:• Reduce excessive heat

and glare

• Improve comfort of the building’s occupants

SOLAR CONTROL FILMS

Case Study HYATT REGENCY, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Solution: Neutral Solar Film

• Visible Light Transmitted: 24%

• Shading Coefficient: 0.44

• Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.37

• Ultraviolet Rejected: 99%

• Total Solar Energy Rejected: 63%

SOLAR CONTROL FILMS

Scenario:• Improve aesthetics

• Increase energy efficiency

SOLAR CONTROL FILMS

Case Study EXXON MOBIL HEADQUARTERS, HOUSTON, TEXAS

before







SOLAR CONTROL FILMS

after

Scenario:• Preserve elaborate

interiors

SOLAR CONTROL FILMS

Case Study HEARST CASTLE, SAN SIMEON, CALIFORNIA







SOLAR CONTROL FILMS

Scenario:• Showcase art

• Reduce fading

SOLAR CONTROL FILMS

Case Study NEW WORLD ART CENTER, NEW YORK, NEW YORK





• Ultraviolet Rejected: 99.9%


SOLAR CONTROL FILMS

Goals of Project:• Reduce air conditioning

costs

• Improve the building aesthetics by creating a reflective surface that would overcome the visual distraction of multifarious office windows

SOLAR CONTROL FILMS

Case Study TWO NORTH TWENTIETH, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

before

Solution: Reflective Solar Film






SOLAR CONTROL FILMS

after

after

• Have differing levels of visible light reflected from the interior to the exterior

• Allow high performance without dramatically affecting occupants’ view to the outdoors

Definition

DUAL REFLECTIVE FILMS

Scenario: • Reduce interior fading

• Reduce heat and glare

• Lower energy costs


Case Study MAUNA LANI BAY HOTEL, KONA, HAWAII

Solution: Dual Reflective Film






• Glare Reduction: 69%


Scenario: • Reduce energy costs

• Control temperature fluctuation


Case Study PERI EXECUTIVE CENTER, WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA




• Visible Light Reflected: Interior: 19%

• Visible Light Reflected: Exterior: 32%





Scenario: • Reduce excessive heat

• Reduce excessive glare


Case Study BIOSPHERE II, ORACLE, ARIZONA

before




• Visible Light Reflected: Interior: 19%

• Visible Light Reflected: Exterior: 32%





after

Goals of Project:• Create high performance

glazing

• Unify the look of the building

• Reduce energy costs

• Improve the comfort of the building’s guests


Case Study ADAM’S MARK, DALLAS, TEXAS

before



• Visible Light Reflected Interior: 24%

• Visible Light Reflected Exterior: 52%




• Glare Reduction: 88%


after

DOE-2 ENERGY ANALYSIS

Objective

With the assistance of one of your Building Engineers answering a few questions about your building’s operation, we can provide you with a detailed Energy Analysis for your building using our DOE-2 Energy Analysis Program that shows:

• Kilowatt Demand Reduction

• Projected Annual Energy Savings in Dollars

• Projected Return on Investment in Years

DOE-2 Energy Analysis


• We will need answers to a few questions about your HVAC equipment, hours of usage, current annual energy costs, etc.

• Once we have that completed, we will provide you with . . .

Energy Analysis Results


• The completed EA Report will assist in proving that the window film project is a feasible ECM (Energy Conservation Measure) for your building and it will help the project to be viewed more as an actual investment, or a source of cash, rather than an expense!

Window films can assist with obtaining up to 9 LEED Certification Points in the following areas:

• Light Pollution Reduction (1 pt)

• Optimizing Energy Performance (1 - 3 pts)

• Improving Thermal Comfort (1 pt)

• Providing Daylighting and Views (1 - 2 pts)

• Innovations in Operations & Upgrades (1 pt)

• Optimize Use of Alternative Materials (1 pt)

Objective

LEED GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION

Notice


• There is no claim or implication that window film alone can provide all of the benefits for obtaining the points in each section.

• Window film can assist with obtaining the total benefits necessary for obtaining the LEED points.

Intent:• Eliminate light trespass

from the building and site

• Improve night sky access

• Reduce development impact on nocturnal environments


Sustainable Site

Sustainable Site: Credit: 7

Light Pollution Reduction: 1 Point

How Window Film Plays a Role:

• Window film reduces light trespass from the building at night since most films reduce light transmission by 50% or more


Intent:• Provide a comfortable

thermal environment that supports the productivity and well-being of the building occupants


Indoor Environmental Quality


• A majority of building occupants report a significant improvement in thermal comfort after window film installation due to reduced solar heat gain.

Indoor Environmental Quality: Credit: 7.1

Thermal Comfort: 1 Point


Intent:• Achieve increasing levels

of energy performance above the prerequisite standard to reduce environmental impacts associated with excessive energy use


Energy and Atmosphere

Energy and Atmosphere: Credit: 1

Optimize Energy Performance: 1 - 3 Points


• Window films can provide 5 to 15% whole building energy savings, enabling improvement in Energy Star rating, providing 1 to 3 LEED points.


Intent:• Provide a connection

between indoor spaces and the outdoor environment through introduction of daylight and views into the occupied areas of the building


Indoor Environmental Quality


• Solar-Control and Glare-Reduction properties of window films eliminate or help to greatly reduce the need for closed blinds or shades, thus significantly improving the introduction of daylight and connection to the outdoor environment – light reduction from window film is LESS than total view and total light reduction from closed blinds or shades.

Indoor Environmental Quality Credits: 8.1 – 8.2

Daylight and Views: 1 - 2 Points


Intent:• Provide the opportunity for

LEED points for additional environmental benefits beyond those in other LEED Rating System areas


Innovations in Operations / Upgrades


• The over 95% protection from damaging and harmful ultraviolet rays provided by many films helps protect occupants and furnishings. Many window films are recognized by the Skin Cancer Foundation as effective for protection against skin cancer.

Innovations in Operations/ Upgrades: Credit: 1

Operations/Upgrades/Maintenance1 - 3 Points



• Utilize safety and security films to upgrade existing glass protecting occupants from injuries due to glass hazards





• The application of designer films to interior glass for decorative purposes instead of replacing (and disposing of) the existing glass.




Intent:• Reduce the environmental

impact of the materials acquired for use in upgrades of buildings by using local and regional materials


Materials and Resources

Materials and Resources: Credit: 2

Optimize Alternative Materials: 1 Point


• The use of local and regional materials reduces pollution and decreases transportation costs associated with the delivery of materials to the job site. Credit is possible if 50% or more of a product is harvested or processed within 500 miles of the LEED Project.


Definition

• By definition, a Spectrally-Select Film is any with a luminous efficacy above 1.0. Luminous efficacy is the ratio of daylight to solar heat transmission that passes through a glazing system.

• The benefit of this film is that it rejects a maximum amount of the heat without dramatically changing the appearance of the glazing.

SPECTRALLY-SELECTIVE FILMS

After

Scenario: • Windows allowed strong

sunlight to pour through the glass


Case Study PRIVATE RESIDENCE, NEW YORK, NEW YORK

before

After

Solution: Spectrally Selective Film


• Shading Coefficient: 0.52• Solar Heat Gain Coefficient:

0.45• Ultraviolet Rejected: 99.9%• Total Solar Energy Rejected:

55%• Reflectivity: 8%


after

After

Scenario: • Protect display

merchandise from fading

• Maintain visibility

• Reduce excessive heat gain


Case Study PICTURE PLUS, HONOLULU, HAWAII

After







• Reflectivity: 8%


Scenario: • Windows allowed strong

sunlight to pour through the glass


Case Study QUICK SILVER, HONOLULU, HAWAII







• Reflectivity: 8%


Goals of Project: • Reduce excessive

sunlight, heat, and glare

• Reduce factors that contribute to fading of valuable interior furnishings

• Least visible change to the glass


Case Study PRIVATE RESIDENCE, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

Solution:• Visible Light

Transmitted: 70%




• Visible Light Reflectance: Exterior and Interior: 8%


Definition

• Reduce energy by reducing both solar heat gain and radiant heat loss

• Increase comfort of occupants

• Reduce glare

• Correct temperature imbalances

• Enhance the exterior appearance of building

• Reduce fading of interiors

LOW-E FILMS

Scenario: • Conserve energy

LOW-E FILMS

Case Study DENVER CONVENTION CENTER, DENVER, COLORADO

Solution: Low-E Film • Emissivity: 0.33





LOW-E FILMS

Goals of Project: • Reduce energy costs

• Correct temperature imbalance

• Enhance the exterior aesthetics of the building

LOW-E FILMS

Case Study EDISON PLAZA, DETROIT, MICHIGAN

before

Solution:• Emissivity 0.36



• Ultraviolet Rejected 99%

• Total Solar Energy Rejection: 85%

LOW-E FILMS

after

Definition

• Help hold shards of glass together in the event of failure of a glazing system

• Help reduce the risks of injury associated with failed glass

• Specialized applications can mitigate damage in the event of blast or violent acts of nature and limit damage to interior furnishings and valuable equipment such as computers

PROTECTIVE FILMS

Application Types

• Daylight

• Wet Glaze

• Invasive Mechanical Attachment

• Non-invasive Mechanical Attachment

PROTECTIVE FILMS

GL

AZ

ING

Film

Air Blast

Aluminum Window Frame

PROTECTIVE FILMS

Daylight Application

Structural Silicone

PROTECTIVE FILMS

PROTECTIVE FILMS

Upgrade Annealed Glass to Safety Glass Standards for Human Safety: 4 to 7 mil application

• ANSI Z97.1

• CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat II 400 Ft Lb.

• ICC Report ESR-2487

• EN 12600 (European Standard)

• JIS A5759 100 Ft Lb or 30 cm drop (Japanese Standard)

Scenario:• Smash-and-grab forced

entry

Recommendations (Annealed Glass):

• 7 Mil Interior

• 15 Mil Exterior

• Daylight Application

PROTECTIVE FILMS

Case Study CASTRO VALLEY CYCLERY, CASTRO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

Recommendations (Tempered Glass):

• 8 Mil Interior

• Edge Retention

Recommendations (Tempered enhance protection):

• 11 or 15 mil Interior

• Edge retention

PROTECTIVE FILMS

Wind and Windborne Debris Protection Application

• Reduce the risk of damage and injury in windstorm areas

PROTECTIVE FILMS

Scenario:• Windborne debris

protection

Recommendations: • 8 Mil with four sided

attachment system (structural silicone or extruded vinyl) to annealed, heat strengthened or tempered glass

PROTECTIVE FILMS

CHARLIE’S CRAB RESTAURANT, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

Test Standards:• ASTM E 1886/1996

• SSTD 12-99

• FBC-HVWZ, AS201,TAS202, TAS203

• Factory Mutual – FM Approvals Class 4350

PROTECTIVE FILMS

se Study CHARLIE’S CRAB RESTAURANT, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

Wind and Windborne Debris Protection Testing

• Small Missile Impact Testing (2 grams steel balls)

• Large Missile Impact Testing (2 pound, 4.5 pound, and 9 pound 2”x4”)

• Cyclical Wind Load Testing (4500 positive and negative pressure cycles)

• Air and Water Infiltration

• Structural Loading Test

PROTECTIVE FILMS

PROTECTIVE FILMS

Test Results

Scenario:• Spontaneous glass

breakage

Concerns:• Nickel sulfide inclusions

• Window retention in high rise buildings

• Sloped overhead glazing

PROTECTIVE FILMS

Case Study OFFICE BUILDING, UNDISCLOSED LOCATION


breakage

Solution:• 4 Mil Clear and structural

silicone

PROTECTIVE FILMS

Case Study EMPIRE TOWERS, BANGKOK, THAILAND


breakage

Solution:• Protective films and solar

control film on upper floors

with structural silicone

PROTECTIVE FILMS

Case Study HYATT REGENCY, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

Scenario:• Blast event protection

• Visitor safety for Summer Olympics

Solution:• Blast fragment retention

film: 7 Mil Daylight

PROTECTIVE FILMS

Case Study THE WORLD OF COCA-COLA, ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Blast Event ProtectionGSA TestingLevels 1-5

BLAST EVENT PROTECTION

Blast Event Protection:GSA Testing Levels 1 - 5

Blast Event Protection:GSA Testing Levels 1 - 5

PROTECTIVE FILMS

Seismic Hazard Protection

• Reduce the risk of injury

and damage when

glass breaks as the

direct result of a

Seismic Event

PROTECTIVE FILMS

Seismic Hazard Protection

• Crescendo Racking Test

• University study to be published soon

Applications• 2 mil

• 4 mil

• 6 mil

• Top edge retention only

PROTECTIVE FILMS

Graffiti Films• 4 Mil Clear

• 6 Mil Clear

• Exterior

Scenario: • Protecting expensive

mirrors due to graffiti defacement

Solution: • Anti-Graffiti Film: A

sacrificial shield against vandalism

Case Study MOVIE THEATRE, UNDISCLOSED LOCATION

PROTECTIVE FILMS

DESIGNER FILMS

Definition

• Enhance aesthetic appearance of glass

• May be customized to allow for logos and corporate image enhancements

• Add elegance and privacy to interior glazing (at a fraction of the cost of etched glass)

• Designer films can be easily removed and updated without replacing glazing

• Computer cut images allow limitless design possibilities

Scenario:• Add style

• Increase privacy

• Block unsightly view of neighborhood rooftop

Solution:• White Frost

DESIGNER FILMS

Case Study OUTRIGGER LUANA HOTEL, WAIKIKI, HAWAII




DESIGNER FILMS

Case Study COMMERCIAL OFFICES, UNDISCLOSED LOCATION

Goals of Project:• Provide enhanced privacy

for employees

• Enhance the appearance of interior glazing

• Maintain the feeling of open space intended in the original design of the building

• Increase the safety of employees in the event of the failure of interior glazing elements

DESIGNER FILMS

Case Study ERICSSON HEADQUARTERS, PLANO, TEXAS

Square Frosted Film gives this fitness center a sophisticated appearance while offering privacy to clients using the exercise equipment inside.

DESIGNER FILMS

Case Study CORY EVERSON’S FITNESS CENTER, WARNER ROBINS, GEORGIA

Scenario:• Upgrade style

inexpensively



DESIGNER FILMS

Case Study PRIVATE RESIDENCE, HONOLULU, HAWAII

Sports Complex• Add visibility, safety, and

enhancement to an existing door

DESIGNER FILMS

Case Study SPORTS COMPLEX, UNDISCLOSED LOCATION

Scenario:• Upgrade sterile

commercial appearance of Waikiki Hotel

• Increase tropical style

• Match décor

Solution:• Bronze Frost

DESIGNER FILMS

Case Study OHANA HOTELS, WAIKIKI, HAWAII

before

after

Scenario:• Form a lasting first

impression with uniquely detailed office suite entrances


DESIGNER FILMS

Case Study OFFICE SUITE ENTRANCES, UNDISCLOSED LOCATION

Scenario:• Create mirror effect by

matching the pattern on the glazing


DESIGNER FILMS

Case Study COMMERCIAL BUILDING, UNDISCLOSED LOCATION


• Improve guest comfort

Solution:DL-30 Green SR PS

• Visible Light Transmitted: 30%• Shading Coefficient: 0.53• Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.46• Ultraviolet Rejected: 99%• Total Solar Energy Rejected: 54%

DESIGNER FILMS

Case Study HOLIDAY INN, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Interior Design Applications

Pattern Series• Stripes• Squares• Dots• Rice Paper

Privacy Series• Silver Frost• Bronze Frost• White Frost Etched Sparkle Dusted

Graphic Arts Series• Red• Blue• Green• Yellow

DESIGNER FILMS

Products and Labor:• Commercial Films: 5 - 15 Years• Residential Films: Lifetime

Glass:• Thermal Stress Fracture

• Seal Failure (see manufacturer for details)

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

Affiliated Warranties

Care and Maintenance

• Most installations should be allowed to cure for 7–30 days.

• Non-abrasive window cleaners may be used once the film is cured.

• With a little care, the film’s scratch-resistant coating will offer years of durability.

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

QUESTIONS?

CONCLUSION

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