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Originally Posted by MayDay
"Mr. Smith is investigating ways to reduce energy and water use with a new glass skin and new mechanical systems."
If we're talking about a more efficient glass that completely 100% replicates the current facade's appearance (via blacked-out or opaque films), I suppose I can see the benefits. If we're talking about a One Indiana Square redo where the new facade is bright and "glassy" - a whole world of H#LL NO!!!
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I don't care what he is investigating, it won't happen. The reason: they are ALREADY replacing the glass/gaskets, and have been for some time now. They have slowly pane by pane been using the window washing robot to cut out the worn out gaskets and replace the old glass panes with near identical more energy efficient ones. I think the whole thing takes them a few years, as they are trying to do it with minimal interruption of the building functionality.
Here is an article that talks about the new glass:
http://www.dupont.com/safetyglass/en...cite/1206.html
They wouldn't go to all that effort now, just to replace it again soon, would they?