UEG – OFFICE BUILDING

The Project is office development Located in Cairo on Autostrada street, the building is divided vertically into two zones the upper zones is mainly offices and the lower zone is the lobby hall, entrances, small offices and restaurant located in the mezzanine
floor.
FAÇADE DESIGN

Glazing
The glazing material for exterior windows should have a thermal break and an insulating section between the inner and outer sections of the frames. Wood or fiberglass frames will give much better thermal performance than aluminum. Low-E windows with at least an R-3 insulation value should be used. “Superwindows” that incorporate multiple thin plastic films can have an R-value as high as 12. The problem is that such windows cost up to four times as much as low-E glass. Operable windows generally will not reduce energy costs; in fact, they may increase energy usage, but they usually enhance the quality of the indoor environment and are therefore preferred by most clients. See also WBDG Windows and Glazing.

Roofs and Walls

The use of light-colored roofing with a high-albedo coating to reflect light and heat is recommended. The amount of wall and roof insulation needed will vary depending on the climate and the type of lab. For example, equipment-intensive labs will generate a lot of heat and in certain parts of the country will not require as much roof
insulation as elsewhere. All electrical outlets and all plumbing and wire penetrations into the building should be sealed since air leakage can be a significant source of energy waste as well as moisture problems in some parts of the country.