But today I suggest to not only look through the window but to start looking at the window itself.

但今天我希望你們不是只透過窗而是看窗戶本身

Windows are a key component in buildings.

窗戶是建築物主要構成要素之一

They bring you light and comfort but also natural ventilation when open.

他們帶給你們舒適的照明，打開後更提供良好的通風

But windows also help make your building more energy efficient.

但窗戶也可幫助建築更有效利用能源

They contribute to the insulation of a building,

他們使建築物與外界隔絕

but, thanks to the transparency of the glass,

但因為玻璃的通透性

they have the unique property to use solar heat and thus warm your house free of charge.

這個特性使你的房子能有效利用太陽來保持溫暖並且是完全免費的

For this reason, the best performing window for your house

正因如此，一個房子最好效能的窗戶

depends on where you live, the climate and your particular needs.

在於你居住的地點，周圍的氣候和你自己特別的需求

If you live in Sweden for example,

假如你住在瑞典

maybe you'd like to have a window that keeps your house warm

你可能就會想有一個窗戶是能讓你的房子保持溫暖

when it's cold outside.

當外面變冷了

Well, a thermal insulating window with low-emissivity properties

你可能便需要一個能阻隔熱源流失的窗戶

(low-E) is what you need.

低導熱是你需要的窗戶特性

It protects the comfort of your home reflecting heat back into the room.

它能反射房間內的熱源並保持你家舒適的溫度

And allows solar heat to pass and warm the interior when the sun is out.

當太陽出來時能使太陽能通過並溫暖室內

However, if you live in Rome, you most likely want to keep your home temperate all year round.

但如果你住在羅馬，你則很有可能想讓家裡整年保持舒適的溫度

In this case, you need a different type of insulating glass

如此一來，你需要另一種種類的絕緣玻璃

combining low emissivity with solar control proprieties.

結合低導熱和控制太陽能的特性

Thanks to its insulating performance and its ability to reflect solar heat outside,

感謝它絕緣和反射外面太陽能的功效

your comfort will be improved.

人們渴望的舒適度能被提升

You will use less Air Conditioning and thus save energy.

人們將能少用許多冷氣而因此節約能源

Whether you live on the Atlantic coast where you enjoy mild seasons all year round

不管你是否住在大西洋沿岸，得以享受整年舒適的氣候

or in Krakow, Poland, where hot summers come after cold winters,

或者在波蘭的克拉科夫城，有著嚴峻的冬天和炎熱的夏天

there is always a glass product to ensure you the best comfort both in winter and summer.

你都可以因為這個節能玻璃舒適地度過夏天和冬天

The right window is the one that offers the best mix of insulation

右邊的窗戶能提供最好多效隔源

and solar heat performance or control depending on your climate.

有無足夠的太陽能或如何有效控制能源則取決於天氣

This mix is what we call the 'energy balance' of the window.

這種雙重功效正是我們所謂窗戶的能源平衡功效

It can be calculated in every climate to make sure your window best fits your needs.

可以根據各種氣候去計算出最符合你需求的窗戶

Once properly equipped, your windows will help you save energy

只要安裝好，你的窗戶就能開始幫你節省能源

when both heating and cooling your home.

同時使你的家溫暖或涼爽

Additionally, windows enable you to save electricity for lighting

另外，窗戶能使你節省燈光的電力

More daylight would also improve comfort, productivity, health and wellbeing for you and the people around you.

更多的日光也能增進舒適度、生產力和你自身和周圍人的健康

High-performing glazing products are already available.

高效能玻璃產品已經有所供應

What about your windows?

你的窗戶呢？

For your comfort make the right choice of glazing.

為了家裡的舒適度，請善選玻璃

It will save you money and make our planet greener.

因為它能幫你省錢並達到綠色環保