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As well as offering its residents some of the most spectacular views across London, the energy-efficient windows of the latest phase of the Pavilions development in Tottenham Hale also provide some of the lowest U-values available thanks to the use…
Since early researchers first became aware of their potentially deadly effects, the only confirmed form of protection available to those who were required to work with X-rays, gamma rays and similar emissions, was to conceal themselves behind lead…
Leading fire resistant glass manufacturer Pyroguard has announced the release of a new version of its Technical Document, which includes test evidence for aluminium framing systems for the first time.
Bürkle is developing their machines for the highest flexibility with the shortest process time‚ Let us win the fight for clean an renewable energy’, Juergen Schröer, CEO Buerkle mentioned.
PROJECT: MI Researchers Develop Low-Cost, Single-Layer Glass Coating that Blocks Heat, Making Glass a More Sustainable Building Material; Could Bolster UAE’s Glass Manufacturing Industry.
Onyx Solar has contributed with its glass to a photovoltaic canopy in Melbourne. The canopy is part of La Trobe University’s campus, and serves a double purpose: providing visitors with cover from the sun while generating a great amount of energy.
As part of its ongoing commitment to develop and improve products and their performance, Synseal Group is pleased to announce that, with immediate effect, Celsius Performance Glass customers will benefit from a formulation improvement to the Celsius…
Now available for viewing in PPG Glass Education Center - PPG (NYSE: PPG) has posted a new video to the online PPG Glass Education Center explaining the science behind and benefits associated with bird-safe glass.
Although far from fully restored, the Michigan Central Station in Detroit looks better than it has in years with the new Graham Architectural Products windows installed.  Over 1,050 Series 1200 fixed windows with high performance low-e glass now…
Leading fenestration designer and manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems has pledged significant investment in its manufacturing facilities as demand for its thermally efficient PURe® doors and windows continues to soar.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) celebrated 16 consecutive years of furthering the careers and education of students pursuing a degree related to the building products industry by awarding seven scholarships to children of…
The first batches of POLFLAM® fire-resistant glass were produced in 2005. Today, more than ten years later, the then mounted POLFLAM glass is the company’s best reference, as it has successfully passed the most reliable of all tests – the test in…
A measure of the ability of a window or skylight to transmit solar heat. One of the important data for glass low e coating.   The shading coefficient is expressed as a number without units between 0 and 1.
Airlines can specify PPG windows, PPG to sell spares directly - Airbus has selected PPG (NYSE:PPG) enhanced-design sliding cockpit windows for installation in an A320neo airplane. 
Hora Ship Windows from the Netherlands is a family company that manufactures windows for the yacht industry, both commercial and residential, since 1955.  They provide their customers with glass solutions that excel in quality, versatility and…
The detached brick built dwelling is arranged over three floors with many architectural features. 
The many benefits of toughened, or tempered glass, are well known. It’s super strong, withstanding around five times as much pressure as annealed glass, and in the unlikely event that it does break, it crumbles into small pebbles that are easily…
GLASSOLUTIONS’ collaboration with CMS Window Systems to develop the UK’s first Quiet-Mark approved sound insulated PVCu window could mark a step change in how the window and door industry sells its windows and doors to homeowners and tenants.
By Jess Sharman - In architectural terms, the word “daylighting” refers to the use of natural light to provide occupants with the level of lighting that they need for basic activities.
Ritec is proud to announce that it is now an affiliate member of Network Veka, the organisation for Veka window systems fabricators and installers in the UK.  Its award-winning ClearShield Eco-System™ brings added-value and Unique Selling Points to…
frameXpress Ltd has helped to really raise the standards on a school renovation project in Kent by providing all windows and doors in the new Optima profile.
Leading fenestration designer and manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems has been awarded a UK patent (UK Patent Number GB252363.8) for its market-leading PURe® range of energy-efficient windows and doors.
A major project to transform the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics media centre into a creative hub is nearing completion, with fire-resistant glazed atriums supplied by Devizes-based Wrightstyle, utilising specialist glass from Pyroguard.
Leading window, door and curtain walling designer, manufacturer and installer CMS Window Systems has secured investment from mid-market private equity firm LDC.