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When it comes to building homes and offices, glass is considered the material of choice by architects and designers across the globe. It has numerous advantages and various properties which makes it ideal to use in most places in interiors and…
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When the Centraal Museum in Utrecht, the Netherlands staged “Pleasure & Piety,” a unique exhibition of works by Joachim Wtewael, Guardian Clarity™ anti-reflective glass was selected to provide the perfect solution in terms of protection, low…
The spectacular, arched Markthal, or Market Hall, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, clearly impresses more than just those who shop or live there.
The uniquely wide choice offered by the Schueco ADS HD range of thermally insulated aluminium doors means that whatever the project, there will be a door that fulfills both the aesthetic and performance specification perfectly.
Swarovski is renowned the world over for its glittering crystal jewellery. With such a powerful reputation to uphold, it is important that every element of its brand stands up to scrutiny.
Curtain walls using the system EFEKT are a state-of-the-art solution with POLFLAM fire-resistant glass and still another construction technology product to let the designers spread their wings.
Entering a hospital can be one of the most stressful and agonizing times for anyone. A positive mindset and a sense of hope can be critical to the outcome of any stay in the hospital for patients and family members.
New architectural glass joins bird-safe etchings with advanced low-e coatings
UBC’s Kenneth Chau holds a glass sample used in his latest research, which proved that putting thin layers of metal over glass increases light transmission.   Imagine if the picture window in your living room could double as a giant thermostat or…
The Facade XS solution for a new court complex in Kuwait City is nearing completion. The two court buildings each contain 80 courthouses for the Farwaniya governate and the Al Jahra governate.
Guardian Building Products (GBP) announces the opening of its newest building products distribution center, now serving Belcamp, Maryland and its surrounding metros.
A wall of glued glass bricks that is ten times as strong as a regular brick facade. Experiments conducted by the Glass & Transparency research group proved this could be true. Their test results are being used to make Chanel’s historic…
Glass has the ability to combine light, transparency, clarity, security and beauty with functionality - and already helps to create comfortable and inspiring environments.
Technically advanced glass for building façades and windows is now finding its place in Czech and Slovak commercial construction.
In partnership with 3.0 University Place, SageGlass® is supplying 4,600m² of the façade of a huge commercial office building that will be under construction in Philadelphia’s University district (USA) in 2016.
Creating a perfect amalgamation of energy efficient and day-lighting buildings and homes is quite challenging for architects and designers. If you happen to be an architect, it is important to keep yourself updated with the latest products in the…
Need to reform the EU ETS framework - Glass Alliance Europe welcomes the launch of the discussions on the reform of the EU ETS post 2020 with the European Commission proposal of 15 July 2015.
Abrisa Technologies carries a diverse inventory of thin and ultra-thin glass which can be CNC machined, fabricated, screen printed, strengthened and thin film coated.  Glass stocked ranges in thicknesses from 1.1mm down to 0.1mm.
In pursuit of an even stronger position in the global market, one of Europe’s leading fiberglass manufacturers, JSC Valmieras stikla šķiedra, is planning to expand its line of fiberglass and its products manufactured at Valmiera Glass USA Corp. ,…
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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Located on the banks of the Schuylkill River, the FMC tower in Philadelphia will be the new global headquarters of the FMC Corporation.
Depending on whom you talk to about the newest crown jewel building of New York City’s “NoMad” neighborhood, the label is either “The Prism Tower” or sometimes “the fortress of glassitude”.