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At AAMA’s 76th Annual Conference in Tucson, Ariz,, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) announced the intent to update an interim procedural guide that will provide a documented, optional process to extend current, unexpired…

Curved glass and curved elements can be an essential aspect for a design or project; they can provide a feel of openness to a space, providing natural organic shapes to a space or room.

Glass provides building designers with fascinating creative options, and the popularity of the material has increased dramatically over the last decade.

Saint-Gobain Glass India recently supplied Nano and COOL-LITE, two advanced high performance glass to the world’s tallest hotel JW Marriott Marquis, in Dubai.     These two glasses were suggested as a double glazing solution for the hotel’s facade…

A European organization of solar glass producers has filed another protest with the European Union over what it considers to be Chinese dumping policies.

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…

The glass and materials industry of China is presently faced with various difficulties while developing, such as uncoordinated and unsustainable development, weak ability for scientific and technological innovation, unbalanced industrial structure,…

Our hotel project in Abu Dhabi is progressing well, with some of the glass already installed.

The Gimav 2013 calendar to organize its participation in the leading international exhibitions has been finalized and preparations are now in full swing.

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.

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.

SGG Diamant in BMW Welt, GermanyVia Saint Gobain Glass India Flickr PhotostreamImagine an exhibition building as impressive as the products it showcases.

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.

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…

For the Glasstec fair in Düsseldorf Octatube has realized a glass wall for Schott, that incorporates several of their new products, such as glass tubes. The undulating wall is 2.8 meters high and 12 meters long.

High-Resolution Digital Printing Solution Removes the Limitations of Screen PrintingOwatonna, MN – Viracon announces the latest addition to their decorative glass portfolio.

AAMA 520-12, Voluntary Specification for Rating the Severe Wind-Driven Rain Resistance of Windows, Doors and Unit Skylights has been released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).

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