- Author
- Treado, S. J. | Bean, J. W.
- Title
- Optical Performance of Commercial Windows.
- Coporate
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- Report
- NISTIR 4711, January 1991, 178 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
- windows | absorptance | contrast | glazing | privacy | visibility
- Abstract
- The role of window system characteristics on privacy-related issues was examined. The optical characteristics of various window materials were measured and compared to determine the best candidates for enhancing building occupant privacy. Strategies for inducing privacy are discussed, along with related performance characteristics of window systems.