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Call it a classy makeover or a glassy makeover, the newly renovated Court of Justice in Montbeliard, France, is living proof of how glass can work wonders.
When designers for Chevron wanted to create a new, modern look for a flagship gas station they turned to Glaspro to create a storefront and signage that are as striking as they are unique.
Glass facades are attractive, but they also have to be safe. Say if a bomb were to go off nearby, would they withstand the blast?  Researchers are using a shock tube to find out, and one of their projects is a new building complex in San Francisco.
(January 17th, 2013) Today RemBrand developers, the Town of Schijndel and MVRDV complete the Glass Farm, a multifunctional building in the village square.
Glass for Europe, the trade association for the European Manufacturers of Building, Automotive and Solar-Energy Glass, has recently released information on a new study gathered by David Strong Consulting that discusses the benefits of glazing in…
Our hotel project in Abu Dhabi is progressing well, with some of the glass already installed.
A new state-of-the-art leisure centre in Bristol designed by LA Architects features extensive use of Technal’s aluminium curtain walling to help create a vibrant new facility and encourage more local people to participate in sport and physical…
A leading UK steel glazing company has supplied fire-rated systems to several Olympic, FIFA and other major stadiums.
Brussels, 10 January 2013: Glass for Europe releases new evidences of glazing benefits to sustainable buildings.
With thousands of visitors descending on London in 2012, some of the city’s more aged infrastructure desperately needed upgrading.
21 - 23 January, 2013, Hotel Excelsior, Munich, GermanyIn 2012 volumes of investment into the Russian housing construction market have reached £4bn and exceeded pre-crisis levels.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gamma, a division of the Far East Global Group Limited (HKEx 830.
San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, México, December 17, 2012.- Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: VITROA), hereinafter “Vitro” or the “Company”, announced today that it has started the process to recover damages caused by the lawsuits filed by the…
Coloured Glazing Technology for Airtel, GurgaonVia Saint-Gobain Glass India Flickr PhotostreamThe Airtel Center at Gurgaon is the perfect example for a classic symphony in coloured glass.
Gregg Tassone joins Wausau Window and Wall Systems as its architectural sales representative working closely with the building owners, architects, general contractors and glazing contractors in New York City and northern New Jersey.
As a World’s first, no less than 300m2 of dye sensitized solar cells will be integrated to the facade of the EPFL’s Convention Center.
Self-cleaning glass ideal for sloped and difficult-to-reach glazingsPITTSBURGH, Dec. 13, 2012 – PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) has published a new brochure announcing the availability of SUNCLEAN(R) self-cleaning glass for commercial building…
Wausau Window and Wall Systems announces Kelly Townsend as its architectural sales representative working closely with the building owners, architects, general contractors and glazing contractors of Texas.
SGG Diamant in BMW Welt, GermanyVia Saint Gobain Glass India Flickr PhotostreamImagine an exhibition building as impressive as the products it showcases.
Jane Embury, a director of steel glazing company Wrightstyle, looks at fire safety in shopping centres.
The Market Hall in Rotterdam will get the largest cablenet facades in Europe. Octatube has been granted the job to realize this challenging design.Now that the groundworks of the Markhal in Rotterdam are nearing completion, it is time to look ahead…
Madison Heights, MI – Sika Corporation, Industry Business unit announces that Thomas LaBelle has assumed responsibility for the Management of Sika’s FFI (Fenestration, Facades and Insulating Glass) Market Segment, in addition to his existing…
29-31 May  2013, Sofia, BulgariaOrganizer: Via Expo http://www.eeandres.viaexpo.com/en/liftbalkansThe event is the only specialized show in Bulgaria devoted to elevators, escalators, components and accessories, monitoring and safety systems, etc.
SOLARBAN z50 glass helps Tennessee Piedmont Natural Gas facility save on energy Photo courtesy of C design, Inc.
January 28 - 30, 2013 - The Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, CaliforniaUtilizing BIM in Projects for Smarter Facades, Developing Innovative Seismic Designs, and Improving Energy Performance with Cutting-Edge TechnologiesIQPC is bringing…