Easier to cool an FRP house. Construction is a lot easier than glass. FRP used to be a terrific fire hazard - not any more. Acrylic and polycarbonate - ten years or so in use. Institutional settings, gable ends, becoming more popular.
Future is in moveable benches.
Cost of benches should not be overlooked. See bench design parameters in the text. Will take years to see if they sort out as mainstream competitors.