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The NSG Group, manufacturer of Pilkington glass in the UK, will be exhibiting its latest innovations in high performance glass at the 2014 FIT Show.
In its response to a European Commission’s public consultation on progress towards the 2020 energy efficiency objective and a 2030 energy efficiency policy framework, Glass for Europe calls on the EU to prioritize energy savings in buildings by…
What do a university, a healthcare facility and a board room have in common? In this case, they all feature SageGlass® dynamic glass to help them manage thorny solar control problems.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) with a 2014 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership in superior energy management.
Serving the unique needs of Quebec’s window and door industry, Technoform Bautec North America, Inc. announces its partnership with Quincaillerie Rabel, Inc.
TuffX Processed Glass one of the UK’s leading specialist glass processors has recently invested in a new state-of-the-art Bottero cutting line to cope with the increasing demand for products in the Ambience & Processed Glass ranges.
The envelope (or enclosure) of a building refers to the separation between the interior space and the exterior. In other words, it is the outer shell that protects the indoor environment and helps to maintain its climate control.
The ENERGY STAR(R) Most Efficient 2014 designation recognizes Kolbe’s windows among the most efficient products that qualify for the ENERGY STAR program.
To support its customers with tools and information to prepare for ENERGY STAR® Version 6.0 product specifications for qualified windows, doors and skylights, Quanex Building Products has launched its resource center at www.quanex.com/energystar.
Quanex Building Products has launched the Quanex Optimizer™ Special Edition, an update to its popular U-Factor application that enables users to quickly find configurations that meet ENERGY STAR® Version 6.0 requirements.
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final program requirements for ENERGY STAR Version 6.0 for residential windows, doors and skylights.
Committees call for a binding 40 percent energy efficiency target - Today, the European Parliament’s Environment and Energy committees jointly voted for a draft report calling for a three target approach for the EU’s 2030 climate and energy…
Two new videos spotlight the customization and craftsmanship of Kolbe’s windows and doors, while amplifying the company’s “We’re for the visionaries” theme.
Revenues from smart windows in buildings and vehicles are growing and according to a new report from NanoMarkets, an industry analysis firm, the value of the coatings, glass and other materials used by the smart (i.e., self-tinting) windows sector…
GlassCon Global is the first event of its kind in North America, which brings together global innovations in glass technology to further the development of the glass industry.
The design and placement of glass is a vital component of green architecture. It allows for natural light and integrates the interior of office and residential buildings with the exterior.    Natural light improves productivity in the workplace and…
During the 2013 International Greenbuild Conference, Wausau Window and Wall Systems will debut its new INvent.
The AEGON Insurance Company in Madrid, Spain has extensively made use of glass in its architecture. The building, which is primarily an office block, has double glazing solutions on its facade.
Manufactured by the state-of-the-art Magnetron Sputtering Nano-Technology, SGG Evolite has superior solar control and thermal insulation properties.
Guardian’s ClimaGuard range is set to take a firm footing in the commercial market, with the launch of ClimaGuard A 1.0.
Europe’s energy intensive industries are probably divided on the merits of power savings targets for 2030, but if the right mix of unambiguous and universal targets and measures can be agreed – and explained – opposition could fade away, argues…
Air infiltration savings added to energy savings for more accurate comparisons in replacement window projects.
The Aluminum Material Council (AMC) of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released a new white paper on aluminum’s sustainability, strength and efficiency entitled, "Aluminum: The Total Solution for Sustainable,…
Highly insulating fenestration technologies could reduce energy by 18 percent    Karma Sawyer, technology manager and physical scientist in the Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office’s (BTO) Emerging Technologies Program, delivered a…