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Burj Dubai, on course to becoming the world's tallest tower, is taking its final shimmering form as installation of curtain wall glass panels commenced on Level 19 of the super-structure developed by Emaar Properties.

It has been called "the world's longest bridge", not because of the distance it should cover -- 94 meters, but because of the time it has taken to build -- 11 years and counting.

Finacity Corporation announced that it successfully facilitated the upsize and extension of a trade receivables securitization transaction for Vitro America, Vitro's US-based subsidiary, on April 16, 2007.

No other material is associated more closely with modern architecture than glass. In combination with new technologies, this versatile material offers a broad range of possibilities ranging from lighting to construction using solar technology.

A new mixed-use development is primed to add glitz and a pair of 44-story high-rises to a city on the rebound.

Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. one of the world's largest producers and distributors of glass products, announced 1Q'07 unaudited results.Year over year consolidated sales increased 6.0 percent and EBITDA rose 30.0 percent.

The race among the world's cities to build the ultimate record-busting, flat-out tallest skyscraper on the planet is fast and furious.

Thrillseekers can now take in a unique view of Melbourne from a glass-floored cube hanging from the side of the city's tallest building.

A daring piece of architecture for The Loop, Aqua comes off more as a massive sculpture than as a condominium block in the crowded heart of the city.

Vitro S.A.B. de C.V.   producer and distributor of glass products, today pre-released its 1Q’07  results.

China and the United Kingdom are the top international markets for U.S. architecture firms, according to a recent market research survey of 629 U.S. architects commissioned by PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG).

Marking the last major construction stage for Toledo, Ohio’s, landmark Maumee River Bridge, the 176 glass panels that will be installed on the crossing’s 404-ft-tall pylon began arriving at the site on March 29.

- Reiterates commitment to discipline regarding its business strategy - Vitro plans to invest US$195 million in 2007Vitro S.

The Skywalk glass bridge suspended above the Grand Canyon will be opened to the public. Constructed on the Indian Hualapai tribe’s territory of Peach Springs (Arizona), The Skywalk was imagined and built by architect Mark Johnson from MRJ Architects…

Wealth, growth, and the desire to make a mark are spurring cities to build ever higher power-towers—and reshaping architectural design in the process.Scientists haven't isolated the "trophy tower" gene just yet.

Fuenlabrada, Madrid (Spain), March 12th, 2007. Last March 8th King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia inaugurated the Alzheimer Investigation Centre together with the president of Madrid state, Mrs.

Leading Mexican glass maker Vitro posted a 94 percent jump in fourth-quarter profit on Monday, buoyed by an asset sale and lower financial costs.

Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. one of the world's largest producers and distributors of glass products, today announced 4Q'06 unaudited results.

Horn Glass Industries AG has received the orders for three large-scale projects within three months, two of these being for container glass furnaces and one being for a 500 tpd float glass furnace.

Vitro one of the world's largest producers and distributors of glass products, announced 4Q'06 unaudited results. Year over year consolidated sales increased 7.7 percent and EBITDA rose 3.6 percent.

Vitro  recently signed an agreement with the Center for University Studies (CEU), a  higher learning institution focusing on middle school, under graduate and post  graduate levels of education, located in Monterrey, N.L.

Vitro  Cristalglass, Vitro’s subsidiary in Europe, held a ceremony today to celebrate the  inauguration and start-up of its new furnace in the La Rozada facility, located in  the vicinity of Villadecanes, Leon with the capacity to temper the largest…

Reuterts reported that Pilkington, the UK-based unit of Japanese glassmaker Nippon Sheet Glass, said on Friday it had launched legal action against Mexico's Vitro  over a move to merge a unit Pilkington part-owns into another company.

It has taken more than six years in the planning process, but the five tower blocks that make up the Chalcots Estate in Swiss Cottage, North London are finally receiving a long awaited multi-million pound make-over.

Leviev Boymelgreen Marquis Developers of Florida has commissioned renowned artist Tom Patti to create a monumental wall sculpture for the garage façade of the Marquis luxury condominium – adding art and flair to Miami’s new cultural arts district.