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The title of last year’s editorial stressed that this would be an exciting year for us. And so it seems, at least this is what the first impressions are.
One of the many events planned for Vitrum 2015 is the 30th A.T.I.V. Conference on innovation, slated for 8 October.
53% savings in HVAC systems, 32% in energy saving, amortization period of 2.3 years, IRR of 89% Onyx Solar’s photovoltaic ventilated façades are able to save up to 53% in HVAC systems, and 32% in total energy consumption.
Onyx Solar has been awarded for launching the first low-e photovoltaic glass. It is a glass that improves insulation and lowers the electricity bill in buildings up to 90% Besides producing free clean energy from the Sun, Onyx Solar’s low…
Due to the implementation of the best technology and due to the introduction of a series of environmental improvements, Steklarna Hrastnik became one of the three finalists for the Energy Award in the category of energy efficiency (EE), awarded by…
The Group, a leader in manufacturing chemicals for flat glass processing, announces its continued sponsorship of golf champion Marco Crespi for the current European Tour. The Fenzi brand will continue to walk alongside Marco Crespi as he competes…
Smartglass International is a leading high end world class manufacturer of Solar Smartglass technology. How does it work?When an AC electrical current is passed through glass, the appearance of the glass instantly changes from a darkened/opaque…
AGC Automotive Europe is now supplying the sliding version of its light control glass roof, available as an option, on the prestigious Mercedes-Maybach S 600. Thanks to WONDERLITE™ technology, this laminated roof can be switched from transparent to…
This environmentally-friendly ultrasonic coating system significantly reduces material consumption, depositing much thinner and more uniform layers than pressure spray nozzles.
Biophilic design is an approach to architecture that seeks to connect building occupants more closely to nature.
After two successful exhibition days the ARCHITECT@WORK 2014 ended yesterday in Stuttgart. Over 200 exhibitors presented their brand-new products at this innovative event for architects and planners.
As a partner in the Belgian participation at the Universal Exhibition in Milan (1), AGC Glass Europe is supplying high-performance glass for the Belgian pavillion (2) with improved thermal insulation, solar protection and energy generation, not to…
Graham Architectural Products (GAP) is pleased to announce the addition of three new associates: Warren Conrad, Brian Sourber and Michael Mostris. Conrad is our new assembly supervisor, Orange Line.
Pleotint, LLC, announced that its self-tinting Suntuitive glass has been named the 2014 Green Product of the Year by Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) Magazine.
With the Energy Union framework strategy released today by the European Commission, energy efficiency is at last provided the focus it deserves to contribute fully to a secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy system for Europe.
Cefla Finishing Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Roberto Bolognini to Sales Manager. Roberto has over 14 years of experience in the woodworking industry, including work at a leading Italian machinery manufacturer.
How cool would it be to tell people you live inside of a wind turbine? Designed for the port city of Rotterdam, the Dutch Windwheel is a concept for a sustainable landmark that would be able to house 72 apartments within a circular steel and…
Sustainable living has become a global movement and consequently a rapidly increasing industry. We are constantly reminded of our destructive carbon footprint and are also provided with a range of solutions.
Four more associates at Wausau Window and Wall Systems have earned a Certificate of Approval for successfully completing the National Fenestration Ratings Council (NFRC) Approved Calculation Entity (ACE) Training Workshop and passing all necessary…
The rapid development in technologies over the last few years has changed the lighting industry. South-East Europe is a promising market - the growth is fuelled by the transition from conventional light sources to more efficient and healthy lighting…
HyGear is currently developing a recycling system for the float glass industry to recover the hydrogen and nitrogen from the tin bath.
The forthcoming edition of Vitrum will have a special attraction factor in that it will run concurrent with Expo 2015.
The architects of Boeri Studio (Milan) have won the 2014 International Highrise Award for their project Bosco Verticale: two residential highrises with, as the project name suggests, a 'vertical forest' integrated into their facades.
The architect’s challenge is to create bold, stunning designs whilst keeping a keen eye on build costs and energy usage.
Architect Jesse Lizer, AIA, and his wife, Shannon, live in the dream home that they imagined and built together in Dike, Iowa.