ecoTHERM™ Double Insulated Glass Units with Outer ecoLAM™ (Tropical Climates)

ecoTHERM™ Double Insulated Glass Units with Outer ecoLAM™ (Tropical Climates) are specifically designed for building applications in warm climate environments requiring superior solar control combined with enhanced safety characteristics:

Tropical and Subtropical Climate Buildings:

• • Commercial buildings in Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and tropical regions
  • Coastal developments requiring hurricane resistance and solar control
  • Resort and hospitality facilities in warm climate destinations
  • Mixed-use developments in subtropical urban environments

High Solar Load Applications:

• • East and west-facing facades requiring maximum solar heat rejection
  • Curtain wall systems in hot climate commercial towers
  • Large glazed areas in shopping centers and retail complexes
  • Atrium and skylight applications with intense solar exposure

Coastal and Marine Environments:

• • Waterfront developments requiring enhanced durability
  • Marine terminal and port facility glazing
  • Coastal residential and commercial buildings
  • Hurricane-prone areas requiring impact resistance

Commercial and Institutional Buildings:

• • Office buildings in warm climate regions requiring energy efficiency
  • Educational institutions with large glazed areas and safety requirements
  • Healthcare facilities requiring solar control and safety compliance
  • Government buildings in tropical climate locations

Energy-Efficient Applications:

• • Buildings requiring enhanced solar heat gain control
  • LEED certified projects in warm climate zones
  • Net Zero energy buildings with optimized solar performance
  • Retrofit applications improving existing building solar control

Specialized Warm Climate Applications:

• • Data centers and technical facilities requiring solar heat rejection
  • Manufacturing facilities with solar control requirements
  • Sports complexes and recreational facilities in tropical climates
  • Transportation terminals in warm climate regions

Safety-Critical Tropical Applications:

• • Ground floor glazing in high-traffic areas with hurricane risk
  • Balcony doors and floor-to-ceiling windows in coastal areas
  • Pool enclosures and recreational facility glazing
  • Applications subject to wind-borne debris in hurricane zones

Regional Considerations:

• • Middle East commercial and residential developments
  • Southeast Asian urban construction projects
  • Caribbean and Central American building applications
  • Southern US coastal and subtropical construction

Integration Capabilities:

• • Compatible with hurricane-resistant framing systems
  • Suitable for high-performance solar control building envelopes
  • Integration with automated shading and climate control systems
  • Compliance with warm climate building codes and standards