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Southwall Technologies Inc, the worldwide innovator of high performance, energy-saving films and glass products, will deliver a presentation entitled "Superior High Performance Windows -- Innovative Technologies," at Glass Processing Days…
As the country faces acute power shortage and global warming debate hots up, energy conservationists caution against growing number of buildings with glass facades dotting the landscapes of cities as being responsible for energy consumption much in…
Shortly after participating at the GPD in Shanghai, Bekaert has now also been invited as a guest speaker at the Glass Processing Days convention, taking place from 15-18 June in Tampere, Finland.
Southwall Technologies Inc., a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of high performance films and glass products that dramatically improve the energy efficiency of architectural and automotive glass, announced today the appointment of Dennis…
Reuters reported that the best environmentally friendly buildings in the United States include a visitor center in Texas, a water treatment plant in Connecticut and a house in California, the American Institute of Architects has announced.
Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. has succeeded in  volume production of a fluorine insulating material featuring relative permittivity of 2.4 - 2.5,  which is among the lowest in the industry.
City of Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravehstahl held a press conference this morning to herald Pittsburgh’s leadership in the nation’s burgeoning “green” building movement.
Southwall Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:SWTX) announced a Strategic Partnership Agreement with ECO Green Building Research Center and GB Sunshine Glass Technology to deliver innovative, energy-saving glass solutions for commercial building in China.
The introduction in June this year of Energy Performance Certificates, as part of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, is set to revolutionise the way homes are bought, sold and rented in the UK.
Kansas.com reported that a Florida import company will establish a Midwest headquarters in Wichita early next year to distribute European-made green building materials.
Certification achieved to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001Kommerling UK is celebrating after its production processes were awarded full certification to the internationally recognised ISO standards.
Emirates Glass, a Dubai Investments subsidiary and leading supplier of premium architectural glass products, has won major orders to supply a total of 50,000 square meters of its EmiCool range to two prestigious projects in Dubai.
Looking for information or total, reliable and rapid glass solutions? Whether you are a sealed unit manufacturer, architect, glass processor or end user, MyGlaverbel.com (the only glass website available in nine languages) is the forum for…
Traditionally the keynote speakers have been visionaries in the industry. They have tended to focus on new ideas, trends and subjects for the glass industry as a whole.
The benefits of 'Green Principles' for achieving good indoor comfort levels with the help of high performance solar control glass in Construction Sector in the UAE and Region will be the highlight of Emirates Glass presentation at the…
At last! A household chore our rainy Northwest days are good for, and would you believe it's washing windows — outdoors, no less? Indeed the newest window innovation, which makes its Seattle Home Show debut Saturday, is self-cleaning glass that…
In 1997, Thailand legislated the use of laminated glass for facades in buildings over 23 m in height, when the total internal area is over 10,000 m2, or if the building is over 15 m in height and the total internal area is greater than 1,000 m2.
The Department of Energy has released new criteria for Energy Star windows and doors. According to the new criteria, the climate region map has been changed so that climate region boundaries generally follow the 2000 and 6000 Heating Degree Day…
If the U.S. Congress adopts an energy bill this year or next, it may well provide tax credits for using high-performance windows and other energy-saving products in new and existing homes.