Glass Canada • October 2023 • No performance compromise

The extremely selective solar control product family Cool-Lite Xtreme is available on Orae substrate, the new low-carbon glass of Saint-Gobain Glass. With Orae, Saint-Gobain Glass has achieved a landmark technical breakthrough enabling it to offer the glass with the low embodied carbon for the facade market thanks to a substantial R&D effort and the excellence of its industrial teams. This innovation will help to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of construction and accelerate the development of the circular economy. Intended for use in the glazed parts of a facade, Cool-Lite Xtreme Orae is an effective response to the stricter sustainability requirements of the building industry without any compromise on technical or esthetic performance. Cool-Lite Xtreme Orae provides the best of both embodied and operational carbon levels, thanks to the exceptionally low carbon footprint of Orae, produced by combining high recycled glass content (64 percent according to ISO 14021:1999) and renewable electricity. As a result, the new product offers a low carbon footprint with a reduction of 42 percent compared to regular products. The excellent energy performance of Cool-Lite Xtreme coatings, also drastically reduce carbon emissions generated by energy consumption when used on buildings, thanks to their high performance in terms of daylight intake, solar control and thermal insulation. In line with Saint Gobain’s resolute dedication to innovation and sustainability, Orae has been certified with the “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” label by the Solar Impulse Foundation. Orae joins the other 1,500 efficient solutions’ that have successfully completed thorough evaluations under the Solar Impulse Foundation initiative. Independent experts have assessed the glass in regard to various aspects including feasibility, scalability, environmental impact, and profitability. A verified EPD confirms Orae sets a new standard at 6.64 kilograms of carbon dioxide per equivalent meter squared. Orae has been integrated into Calumen, Saint Gobain’s digital glazing configuration tool.