GlassVent® Windows — Natural Ventilation for Storefront Framing Systems

GlassVent® Operable Windows — Ventilation Built Into Your Storefront

GlassVent® windows integrate operable ventilation directly into standard storefront framing systems — without custom framing or costly HVAC modifications. Chicago Glass Company supplies and installs GlassVent systems for commercial buildings seeking natural ventilation, LEED credits, and reduced mechanical cooling costs.

What Makes GlassVent Different?

• Designed to fit standard storefront framing systems — installs where a fixed lite would go
• Opens inward at the bottom for natural stack-effect ventilation
• Available in manual and motorized (BACnet/LON compatible) configurations
• Thermally broken frame for energy performance
• Minimal sight lines — virtually invisible from the exterior when closed

Sizes & Configurations

• Standard module sizes to match common storefront framing layouts
• Available in clear anodized, dark bronze, and painted aluminum finishes
• Single and double-opening configurations
• Compatible with most major storefront framing systems including Kawneer, YKK, and Oldcastle

Benefits

• Energy savings: Natural ventilation reduces HVAC runtime — contributes to LEED IEQ and EA credits
• Occupant comfort: Fresh air without drafts — operable from floor level
• Simple retrofit: Can replace fixed lites in existing storefront without frame replacement
• Code compliance: Meets natural ventilation requirements in many occupancy types

Common Applications

• Commercial office buildings
• Retail storefronts and mixed-use buildings
• Schools and universities
• Healthcare and laboratory facilities

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