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External envelope

The external envelope, including façades, cladding, and weatherproofing, shapes both appearance and performance. These materials vary widely in composition and emissions intensity. Comparing options helps balance thermal efficiency goals with carbon transparency.

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10mm coated glass produced by Xinyi
10mm coated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
0.68
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
59%

below benchmark

12mm coated glass produced by Xinyi
12mm coated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
0.68
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
59%

below benchmark

5mm coated glass produced by Xinyi
5mm coated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
0.68
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
59%

below benchmark

6mm coated glass produced by Xinyi
6mm coated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
0.68
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
59%

below benchmark

8mm coated glass produced by Xinyi
8mm coated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
0.68
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
59%

below benchmark

10mm tempered glass produced by Xinyi
10mm tempered glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
0.74
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
55%

below benchmark

12mm tempered glass produced by Xinyi
12mm tempered glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
0.74
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
55%

below benchmark

15mm tempered glass produced by Xinyi
15mm tempered glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
0.74
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
55%

below benchmark

5mm tempered glass produced by Xinyi
5mm tempered glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
0.74
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
55%

below benchmark

6mm tempered glass produced by Xinyi
6mm tempered glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
0.74
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
55%

below benchmark

8mm tempered glass produced by Xinyi
8mm tempered glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
0.74
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
55%

below benchmark

11.14mm (5+1.14PVB+5) laminated glass produced by Xinyi
11.14mm (5+1.14PVB+5) laminated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
1.07
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
36%

below benchmark

13.52mm (6+1.52PVB+6) laminated glass produced by Xinyi
13.52mm (6+1.52PVB+6) laminated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
1.07
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
36%

below benchmark

17.52mm (8+1.52PVB+8) laminated glass produced by Xinyi
17.52mm (8+1.52PVB+8) laminated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
1.07
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
36%

below benchmark

21.52mm (10+1.52PVB+10) laminated glass produced by Xinyi
21.52mm (10+1.52PVB+10) laminated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
1.07
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
36%

below benchmark

26.28mm (12+2.28PVB+12) laminated glass produced by Xinyi
26.28mm (12+2.28PVB+12) laminated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
1.07
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
36%

below benchmark

31.52mm (15+1.52SGP+15) laminated glass produced by Xinyi
31.52mm (15+1.52SGP+15) laminated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
1.07
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
36%

below benchmark

Unprocessed flat glass
Unprocessed flat glass
Guardian Glass
1.10
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
34%

below benchmark

24mm (6+12 air+6) insulated glass produced by Xinyi
24mm (6+12 air+6) insulated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
1.11
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
33%

below benchmark

28mm (8+12 air+8) insulated glass produced by Xinyi
28mm (8+12 air+8) insulated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
1.11
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
33%

below benchmark

29.52mm (5/1.52PVB/5+12 air+6) insulated glass produced by Xinyi
29.52mm (5/1.52PVB/5+12 air+6) insulated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
1.11
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
33%

below benchmark

31.52mm (6/1.52PVB/6+12 air+6) insulated glass produced by Xinyi
31.52mm (6/1.52PVB/6+12 air+6) insulated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
1.11
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
33%

below benchmark

33.52mm (6/1.52PVB/6+12 air+8) insulated glass produced by Xinyi
33.52mm (6/1.52PVB/6+12 air+8) insulated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
1.11
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
33%

below benchmark

36mm (10+12 air+10) insulated glass produced by Xinyi
36mm (10+12 air+10) insulated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
1.11
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
33%

below benchmark

40.28mm (8/2.28PVB/8+12 air+10) insulated glass produced by Xinyi
40.28mm (8/2.28PVB/8+12 air+10) insulated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
1.11
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
33%

below benchmark

45.04mm (8/1.52SGP/6+16 air+6/1.52SGP/6) insulated glass produced by Xinyi
45.04mm (8/1.52SGP/6+16 air+6/1.52SGP/6) insulated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
1.11
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
33%

below benchmark

68.56mm (12/2.28PVB/12+16 air+12/2.28PVB/12) insulated glass produced by Xinyi
68.56mm (12/2.28PVB/12+16 air+12/2.28PVB/12) insulated glass produced by Xinyi
Xinyi Glass
1.11
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
33%

below benchmark

Average float glass 6mm thick
Average float glass 6mm thick
Asahi - India Glass Ltd
1.29
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
22%

below benchmark

Average float glass 10mm thick
Average float glass 10mm thick
Asahi - India Glass Ltd
1.29
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
22%

below benchmark

Average float glass 5mm thick
Average float glass 5mm thick
Asahi - India Glass Ltd
1.29
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
22%

below benchmark

Average float glass 3mm thick
Average float glass 3mm thick
Asahi - India Glass Ltd
1.29
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
22%

below benchmark

Average float glass 12mm thick
Average float glass 12mm thick
Asahi - India Glass Ltd
1.29
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
22%

below benchmark

Average float glass 4mm thick
Average float glass 4mm thick
Asahi - India Glass Ltd
1.29
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
22%

below benchmark

Average float glass 8mm thick
Average float glass 8mm thick
Asahi - India Glass Ltd
1.29
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
22%

below benchmark

Average float glass 3.5mm thick
Average float glass 3.5mm thick
Asahi - India Glass Ltd
1.29
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
22%

below benchmark

Guardian glass heat treated glass
Guardian glass heat treated glass
Guardian Glass
1.30
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
22%

below benchmark

Processed glass products heat treated
Processed glass products heat treated
Guardian Glass
1.30
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
22%

below benchmark

Double glazing, Climalit 4-16-44.1
Double glazing, Climalit 4-16-44.1
Saint-Gobain
1.35
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
19%

below benchmark

Guardian glass wet coated glass
Guardian glass wet coated glass
Guardian Glass
1.37
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
17%

below benchmark

CSG tempered glass (10mm)
CSG tempered glass (10mm)
CSG Glass
1.39
Upfront Carbon Emissions
kg CO2e / kg (A1-A3)
16%

below benchmark

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