14Window treatments

Window glazing and shading can reduce energy use and associated emissions by reducing heat penetration through the windows from the sun.

• Align with facility assessments and target highest energy consuming buildings first.
• Initial target of Burke Museum since a facility assessment has already been conducted.
• Use facility assessments to determine feasibility for windows to be glazed across existing Council buildings.
• Consideration of window placement and treatments at pre-design stage for all new buildings.