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VBH (GB) now stocks the new Argenta Invisible hinge range for internal and external doors and windows.
Scheduled for completion at the end of 2011, Oregon State Hospital’s new, modern, mental health care facility in Salem will replace the infamous landmark known as the J Building.
Enhancing efficient use of renewable energy, three of the 20 entries in the 2011 Solar Decathlon feature triple pane windows from Kolbe: Appalachian State University, Purdue University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC).
An updated specification establishing minimum performance requirements for sunrooms has been jointly released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), the National Patio Enclosure Association (NPEA) and the National Sunroom…
AAMA announced the launch of the AAMA Virtual Library (AVL) during its National Fall Conference   in Palm Desert, Calif., on Mon., Sept. 26.
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We love gadgets that serve dual purposes, so when we came across these solar windows from Hua Qin we were giddy with excitement.
Complementary technologies provide dynamic solar heat reduction and superior thermal insulation to maximize energy savings for building ownersPALO ALTO, Calif., Sep 27, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today Southwall Technologies Inc.
Provide energy-efficient natural light and passive ventilation.FORT MILL, SC, September 23, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- "Of all the building materials used in home construction, glass--and window construction in general--is usually the biggest…
Glass is an essential component in any modern building, but we do not often stop to think about the complex process behind its development and manufacture.
Carl F Groupco, supplier of window and door hardware across the UK, has strengthened its internal sales team with the appointment of two new members of staff.
Energy-saving measures such as solar panels and double glazing fail to reduce bills in up to a quarter of homes, an official report has found.
They warn members, companies and consumers not to be persuaded into committing to any bogus schemes, websites, conferences or agreements until all the facts are revealed by the Government in 2012.
Dow Corning, a global researcher, developer and manufacturer of the silicon-based materials used in many renewable energy technologies, is introducing a new middle school curriculum focused on solar energy.
DANBURY, Conn., September 2, 2011 – Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX) has entered an agreement with Integrated Automation Systems, Inc. to market the breakthrough OptiGas gas-filling system for insulating glass in windows and doors.
A glass manufacturing company, TechnoGlass Industries limited, has launched a new glass production unit called Insulated Glazing Unit, popularly referred to as I.
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has released its Annual Report for 2010 showing a stable financial position against the current uncertainty in the UK and world economy.
In July 2011, the new work programme for submitting proposals for EU-funded research was published in the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7).
NEW Thermobar warm edge spacer tube has been an unprecedented success. With production levels up to full capacity within three months of its launch into the UK market, its innovators, Thermoseal Group have now purchased additional machinery to…
Congress and Exhibition on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Conference and Exhibition "Save the Planet" on Waste Management, Recycling, Environment GREEN EVENTS for SOUTH-EAST EUROPEOrganizer: Via Expo2011 edition7-th Congress and…
UK leading double glazing components supplier and warm edge manufacturer, Thermoseal Group has recently taken on a Financial Controller Matt Hambley to substantiate its continued growth.
As part of its planned market expansion, Tubelite Inc. has opened two offices in South Carolina and Texas and added five, experienced personnel to its team.
Many governments worldwide now require double pane glass in windows for energy efficiency. In between the panes is usually a gas that helps to cut down on unwanted heat transfer.