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As the trend for greener buildings is growing, the need to design building facades aimed at preventing bird collisions is increasing.     Numerous studies have been made relating to bird collisions in cities around the world.
The First Plaza is a commercial complex located in the quaint, historic town of Metz in France. The Lazard Group Real Estate has developed this sustainable building, based on design by Unanime Architects.
At Glasstech Asia 2013 you will get an overview about Bystronic glass’ latest machinery for the manufacturing of insulating glass and laminated glass, handling equipment and for the pre-processing of automotive glass.
All exhibition stands at the Glassman America 2013 show on 11th - 12th September in Las Vegas, USA have sold out!     Exhibition organiser Quartz Business Media said all 71 stands have now been sold, almost two months before the event is due to…
Hindusthan National Glass & Industries Ltd ("HNGIL") and other promoters of HNG Float Glass Limited ("HNGFL") had signed a joint Venture Aggreement ("JVA") with M/ s.
Stephen Gold, president and CEO of Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI), delivered a keynote presentation on the recovery of the U.
A new police headquarters in Madrid is the latest architectural landmark in the city. With its transparent design created from extensive use of Technal’s GEODE-MX curtain walling system, the building aims to change the relationship between this…
As you may have already heard, on Monday 1st July 2013 the United Kingdom is joining with the rest of Europe to introduce the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
Demonstrating its ongoing support for the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Kolbe proudly sponsors the Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) and the Historic Resources Committee (HRC).
AAMA assembles 50 backpacks for Chicago children to commemorate certification anniversary.        The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently participated in a day of service at World Vision in Chicago to commemorate the…
The wide range of modern functional glazing now available has opened up remarkable scope for creative design in today’s architecture.
Open Day event on Expanded Metal Mesh for Architects (facade cladding, ceilings, design)- 05 June 2013- Cookham(Maidenhead), London area.   Organised by Longhigroup, European leader manufacturer of expanded metal mesh.
An auction is set to be held for the equipment belonging to a bust Wigan company.   Family firm HW Glass went into administration last month with more than 50 staff losing their jobs.
The Western Region of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) will host its Spring Summit, April 30-May 1, at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel in Tempe, Ariz.
A new residential building is rising at the upper end of New York's skyline. Located on the corner of 56th Park Avenues, this slender building, which almost looks fragile, will be 420 meters high (approx. 1,377 feet).
With the “Zoofenster” building, opened in January 2013 in Berlin City West, the capital has a new urban landmark.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) announced the launch of its Facebook page for the AAMA Scholarship Program and Partner Program.
The Grenzebach Group will be presenting its complete portfolio at the 2013 Hanover fair. Topics like innovative technology, continuous automation, efficient cross linking of all components all represent parts of the lead topic “Integrated Industry”.
Mike Salsieder, president and general counsel of Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Company, Inc., was elected by the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) board of directors to serve a the national association’s 2013-14 chair.
Twelve members of the American Architectural Manufacturing Association (AAMA) sponsored 340 World Vision SchoolTools backpacks, at a total cost of $7,480, to benefit at-risk children in Navajo Nation.
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…
The troubles at struggling glassmaker Pilkington deepened after a union revealed the company has a deficit in its pension fund in the region of £300million.
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.