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S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 1 | 19 Curtain Wall & Window Wall P H OTO G R A P H Y BY PAU L G R D I N A /CO U RT E SY C A S C A D I A W I N D OWS & D O O R S He adds that some clients are finding they can capture a lot of design and budget flexibility when they use high-performance fenestration. "The costs of the product are typically offset by savings elsewhere, such as exterior insulation or mechanical systems. Plus, the building can offer higher glazing areas – mean- ing more natural light and views, which translates into a more valuable building – while still improving performance and overall comfort for occupants." Cascadia has been working on a number of great projects of late including The Chelsea development in Vancouver – a quintessential in-fill project, com- prised of two, six-storey buildings along Cambie Street in south Vancouver. "This will be the first project in the world to use high-performance fibreglass window wall and will boast a roughly 100 percent improved thermal perfor- mance [heat loss resistance] compared to traditional double-glazed aluminum window wall products. Plus, the fibreglass window wall will deliver R-14 for spandrel [opaque glass] and R-8.1 for slab bypass. This performance level is a game changer in the fenestration industry," says Bousfield. The Chelsea, Vancouver, B.C. CASCADIAWINDOWS.COM HIGH-PERFORMANCE FIBERGLASS UNIVERSAL SERIES ™ WINDOW WALL R-7.1 VISION GLASS SLAB BYPASS R-8.1 SPANDREL R-19.4