Redefining Energy Efficiency in Multi-Residential Design

How Architects Can Improve Thermal Performance & Comfort With Balcony Glazing

As energy codes tighten and performance thresholds like TEDI and GHGI become harder to meet, architects face increasing pressure to deliver high-efficiency buildings without compromising design or cost.

Featuring research by Dr. Ted Kesik, a leading authority in building science, this white paper explores how balcony glazing acts as a secondary thermal envelope, offering measurable gains in energy performance, occupant comfort, and code compliance.

Inside, you’ll learn how balcony glazing can:

• Reduce thermal bridging and heat loss
• Improve energy modeling outcomes in early designs
• Support compliance with regional standards
• Enhance livability while lowering operational carbon