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double glazing

Related terms: insulated glazing

At least 80 percent of exterior-facing windows have two or more glass layers, including triple glazing.

Double glazing is an energy-saving feature which provides extra insulation by adding an additional layer of glass to the windows (normally with a pocket of air between the layers). The feature is only listed for structures where at least 80% of exterior-facing windows are double glazed. Any buildings with 3 or more layers of windows can also be labeled as double glazed.

This should not be confused with a double skin facade, which normally requires two totally separate window framing systems separated by a much greater distance than the panes in double glazing.

The threshold is at least 80 percent of the exterior-facing windows, and three or more layers are included. The separate double-skin facade arrangement is not established merely by multiple panes within a window.

double glazing Photos

  1. Photo 804-257-257 1
    Michiel van Dijk

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Also known as
insulated glazing
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feature.2.2
Last updated
Sep 10, 2026