As architectural standards evolve and commercial clients demand higher environmental performance, proving the sustainability credentials of your specs is no longer optional. It is essential.

Unchecked solar radiation through exterior glass forces air conditioning systems to operate at peak capacity, driving up energy consumption, accelerating equipment wear, and increasing carbon footprints. Managing solar heat gain before it penetrates the building envelope is one of the most effective ways to lower operational energy demands.

To help fabricators, specifiers, and architects communicate these tangible environmental benefits to their clients, we are excited to launch the Outlook Savings Calculator on our website. Powered by Dow Ecolibrium™ bio-based technology, this tool allows you to quantify petroleum energy savings and greenhouse gas avoidance on your shading projects. Find this Calculator on any Outlook product page or the Outlook brand page.

Why Specify Outlook with Dow Ecolibrium™ Technology?
The Outlook exterior mesh collection is engineered not only for glare reduction and thermal performance, but also for low-environmental-impact manufacturing.

By incorporating Dow Ecolibrium™ bio-based plasticisers, Outlook replaces traditional petroleum-derived plasticisers with renewable, plant-based alternatives. This shift significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions throughout the material’s lifecycle while maintaining the high tensile strength, dimensional stability, and 15-year warranty fabricators rely on.

When paired with Outlook’s ability to reflect up to 95% of solar heat before it reaches the glass, the result is a dual-impact sustainability solution: lower embodied carbon in the product itself and lower operational energy consumption for the building.

What the Outlook Savings Calculator Measures
Our interactive calculator provides clear metrics that can be integrated into project proposals, client pitches, and sustainability documentation:

  • Petroleum Savings: Quantifies how much petroleum-based material and fuel reliance is offset by specifying bio-based Dow Ecolibrium™ technology over standard PVC mesh alternatives.
  • Greenhouse Gas Avoidance: Calculates the net reduction in carbon emissions achieved by lowering air conditioning loads and utilizing lower-carbon manufacturing materials.
  • Project-Specific Modeling: Input your exact target surface area dimensions to receive custom environmental impact metrics tailored to your job schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How does the Outlook Savings Calculator estimate environmental impact?
A: The calculator combines your specified coverage area dimensions with verified lifecycle analysis data from Dow Ecolibrium™. It evaluates the reduction in petroleum reliance during manufacturing alongside the operational energy saved by blocking solar heat gain prior to glass penetration.

Q: What is Dow Ecolibrium™ technology?
A: Dow Ecolibrium™ is a bio-based plasticiser formulation derived from renewable plant compounds. It serves as a direct, eco-friendly replacement for conventional petroleum-based plasticisers in PVC mesh, lowering carbon emissions without compromising material flexibility or durability.

Q: Can fabricators use the calculator outputs in client quotes and proposals?
A: Yes. The calculator outputs provide approximate metrics for petroleum energy saved and greenhouse gases avoided, allowing fabricators and specifiers to present measurable sustainability data directly to commercial clients, builders, and homeowners.

Q: Does using Dow Ecolibrium™ affect the durability or warranty of Outlook mesh?
A: Not at all. Outlook mesh featuring Dow Ecolibrium™ technology retains the high performance, tear resistance, colorfastness, and 15-year warranty standard across the Outlook range.