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In April, Saint Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, D.C., welcomed patients and staff into a new, mental health care facility.
The newly redesigned American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) website was launched today, and is accessible at www.aamanet.org.
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Glass is becoming ever more important as a construction material in architecture both indoor and out. New processes and technologies such as glass forming, printing and evaporation as well as multifunctional glass make it possible to use glass on…
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jun 10, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Southwall Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:SWTX), the leading innovator of energy-saving films and glass products that dramatically improve the energy efficiency of buildings, homes and vehicles,…
As part of its solar power growth strategy, Saint-Gobain has announced that its subsidiary Avancis, will be building a new plant to produce photovoltaic (PV) modules to cover the roofsof residential, industrial and commercial buildings as well as…
Wausau Window and Wall Systems promoted Keith Lindberg to Regional Sales Manager. He works closely with building owners, architects, general contractors and glazing contractors.
During today’s National Day at the EXPO, Germany will be presenting itself and its innovations, technological expertise and cultural highlights to the world public.
BEng Civil & Structural Engineering undergraduate Paul has been investigating the effect of lateral torsional buckling of glass fins.
Through its contribution to the German Pavilion, the Mainz-based technology group presents itself as an innovative company that is present in close proximity to its customers in China.
The Chromatech Plus stainless steel profile has been designed by Rolltech to guarantee excellent performance in IG.
ST. PAUL, Minn., Apr 26, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- H.B. Fuller Company /quotes/comstock/13*!ful/quotes/nls/ful (FUL 24.27, +0.28, +1.17%) announced today that it will exit the polysulfide-based insulating glass sealant product line in Europe by the…
 A British company that specialises in designing glazing systems to withstand terrorist attack has put video footage of a successful and groundbreaking test against a lorry bomb on YouTube.
Lister Trade Frames of Stoke on Trent have just taken another leap forward in the Energy Efficiency arena by making their windows BFRC ‘A’ Energy Rated as standard.
A British glass company that specialises in designing systems designed to withstand terrorist attack has welcomed new advice from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
514 exhibitors at HOLZ-HANDWERK and 761 at fensterbau/frontale create a unique forum for the wood crafts and for windows, doors and facades in the fully booked Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from 24–27 March 2010.
Aluminium rooflights and roof lanterns featuring triple glazed super insulating reflex+ glass units can now be specified to any RAL colour.
Thermoseal Group welcomes John Harrop, who has recently joined this UK leading insulated glass components supplier in a newly created post as Production Manager.
Aluminium roof lanterns from Reflex Glass in Leicester can now be supplied with round ball finials to give a more contemporary feel to the roof lanterns.
Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, 828 meters, was inaugurated on Jan 4, 2010. The tower accomplished a world record for the highest installation of aluminium and glass façade, at a height of 512 meters.
AAMA 505-09, a test procedure, and QAG-1-09, a quality assurance processing and monitoring guide, have been released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).
Thermoseal Group, the UK’s leading supplier of insulated glass sealed unit components and sealed unit manufacturing machinery, has invested a great deal of time and money into the training and development of employees to achieve its ‘Investors in…
A landmark building in the heart of London with historic links to Sherlock Holmes and Jack the Ripper has been refurbished, using the latest in steel glazing technology to maximise natural daylight and meet modern security requirements.
Premier DGU has switched its Warm Edge spacer supply from Swiss Spacer V to Edgetech's Super Spacer. Sales and Marketing Director of Premier DGU, Jayne Camm explains why: "We could see Window Energy Ratings (WERs) were going to continue to…