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People who live in Glass houses ... will have few neighbors. A good thing if they value privacy. A new 18-story luxury condominium called Glass, slated for the sizzling South of Fifth neighborhood of Miami Beach, will boast just 10 units with…
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released an updated standard that establishes minimum performance requirements for self adhering flashing surrounding exterior wall fenestration products.
Bill Blazek joins the market team at Technoform Bautec North America, Inc. He will provide manufacturers of aluminum windows, doors and façades with high-precision polyamide insulation profiles that deliver energy efficiency, structural performance…
As the trend for greener buildings is growing, the need to design building facades aimed at preventing bird collisions is increasing. Numerous studies have been made relating to bird collisions in cities around the world.
The First Plaza is a commercial complex located in the quaint, historic town of Metz in France. The Lazard Group Real Estate has developed this sustainable building, based on design by Unanime Architects.
Dedicated to the development of the global glass industry through education, GPD will once again host their bi‐annual workshop and conference program in Tampere, Finland from 13th ‐ 15th June 2013.
A new police headquarters in Madrid is the latest architectural landmark in the city. With its transparent design created from extensive use of Technal’s GEODE-MX curtain walling system, the building aims to change the relationship between this…
Demonstrating its ongoing support for the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Kolbe proudly sponsors the Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) and the Historic Resources Committee (HRC).
The wide range of modern functional glazing now available has opened up remarkable scope for creative design in today’s architecture.
From June 13 – 15 Tampere, Finland hosts again the GPD Glass Performance Days 2013. Lisec supports this well-known conference with this years theme „Glass Technology, Design and Sustainability“ with two interesting lectures. On Friday, June 15…
From June 13 – 15 Tampere, Finland hosts again the GPD Glass Performance Days 2013. Lisec supports this well-known conference with this years theme „Glass Technology, Design and Sustainability“ with two interesting lectures. On Friday, June…
A new residential building is rising at the upper end of New York's skyline. Located on the corner of 56th Park Avenues, this slender building, which almost looks fragile, will be 420 meters high (approx. 1,377 feet).
With the “Zoofenster” building, opened in January 2013 in Berlin City West, the capital has a new urban landmark.
In her last month as head of state, Her Majesty the Queen has opened the new Philips Museum in Eindhoven.
Officials from Seloy Oy, an IG glass processor based in Huittinen, South West Finland, announced the company is implementing state-of-the-art ERP software from FeneTech Europe SARL, based in Luxembourg.
The Grenzebach Group will be presenting its complete portfolio at the 2013 Hanover fair. Topics like innovative technology, continuous automation, efficient cross linking of all components all represent parts of the lead topic “Integrated Industry”.
Cantifix was recently invited to install the Pilkington glass façade of The Quiet House – a concept house that will be exhibited at the Ideal Home Show.
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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…