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Architects and designers looking for ways to combine energy efficiency with their design inspiration will have two new Guardian® glass products to evaluate at the American Institute of Architects Convention in Philadelphia May 19-21.
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The architectural community appreciates the multiple benefits of letting natural light into buildings. The challenge is to allow the appropriate level in while minimizing the unwanted effects.
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As a partner of de Vijfde gevel, XSPlatforms recently contributed to a workshop titled build-up of the fifth facade, with a clear but concise clarification of fall protection for roofs.
Expanding its Therml=Block(TM) product line, Tubelite Inc. announces TU24650 Series storefront system with a dual pocket poured-and-debridged thermal break.
Linetec offers a full-service program for flat sheet aluminum in any quantity and in any choice of anodize finish or paint color, including custom matches, micas and metallics. 
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As one of the largest architectural finishing companies in the U.S., Linetec also is one of the only to provide thermal improvement services for curved and radius, finished aluminum extrusions backed with an industry-leading warranty.
An ultrathin staircase is being realised in the lobby of ABT Velp. This eye-catcher has an unprecedented thinness and brings many innovations together.  The staircase was designed by JHK Architects and will be executed in the form of a Jacob’s…
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SageGlass®, a product of Saint-Gobain, will debut at the AIA Convention 2015 a demonstration of their ability to configure electronically tintable dynamic glass with unique tinting patterns and shapes on their windows, skylights and curtain walls.
Opened to the public on May 1st the new Museum designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano situated at the core of Manhattan’s Meatpacking District.
Bendheim has added two new glass options, Ultra-White Laminated Fade® and Low-Iron Etched Fade®, to its line of decorative architectural glass.
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