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48 of the sun in a manner that reduces the solar intensity inside
the building while still letting in the maximum quantity of light. The constant adjustment of the glass panes means that the facade has a continually changing appearance. Moreover, this visually de ning facade design explicitly demonstrates the creative use
of AGC glass products.
This method of construction guarantees the building a long life thanks to the logic of the construction process and the easy accessibility of the different building elements.The organization of the ground plan offers a maximum degree of exibility, since the different wings can be used for a range of functions.
the aGC Glass Building is located at a latitude of 50° 40’ 37”.the chart shows the building’s trajectory on the planet relative to the ecliptic, as well as the sun’s trajectory in relation to the building, in a vertical and horizontal section, for the solstices and equinoxes.