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Homes with higher energy ratings are already fetching premium prices in many areas. This trend is expected to continue if energy costs rise and environmental problems associated with energy consumption manifest.
This fact sheet deals specifically with glazing solutions for hot humid climates. These are climates where houses use more than 70 percent of their total space-conditioning energy for cooling. Warm humid and hot dry (tropical, subtropical and hot arid) climates are called "cooling climates". For a general introduction to glass and windows
Reducing the amount of south, east and especially west facing glazing, or relocating some to north facing walls often adds no cost but significantly improves performance.
Smaller windows on south, east and west facing walls can aid cross ventilation.