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In the European Union, buildings account for 40 percent of total energy consumption. As a result, sustainable, energy-efficient architecture can make a vital contribution to environmental protection.

Sunways AG (SWW:GR, SWWG.DE, ISIN DE0007332207), has received its largest individual order for building-integrated photovoltaics to date: the Konstanz-based photovoltaics specialist is supplying semitransparent design solar cells for the new US head…

In the early part of September, Polytron Technologies, Inc. announced an epoch-making new product, PolyDigitTM LED Moving Display Glass.

Shock-resistance is the great benefit of safety glass. However, the cut of the glass pane can make this difficult: With conventional processes, only straight cuts are possible.

An Australian startup lines up $5.2 million in venture capital to push its inaugural product: a coating that reduces reflection so that more sunlight can stay inside solar cells to generate electricity.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has decided to crack down on buildings that have glass facades.

Numerous ranges covering all aspects of transparent building shellsLarge-format glass facades are a striking element of modern architecture all over the world.

Unique and Innovative Approach to Designing FaçadesLED Solar Power Façade by MAGE SUNOVATION at nightElsenfeld, Germany, August 2012 – MAGE SUNOVATION GmbH, manufacturer of solar modules for architectural use, introduces an innovative LED solar…

New process developed at MIT could enable better LED displays, solar cells and biosensors — and foster basic physics research.

Thin, conductive films are useful in displays and solar cells. A new solution-based chemistry developed at Brown University for making indium tin oxide films could allow engineers to employ a much simpler and cheaper manufacturing process.

The world’s tallest building the Burj Khalifa had received some finishing on its facade that has gotten over the major technical challenges and brings it closer to completion.

The refurbished glass façade of the ALM Brand A/S Headquarters in Copenhagen, incorporating Building Integrated PhotoVoltaic cells, using Pilkington PlanarTM.

Glasswerks Offers DuPont™ SentryGlas® ionoplast interlayers, Butacite® PVBinterlayers and Spallshield® composites South Gate, CA (PRWEB) June 29, 2012 - In an ongoing effort to provide stylish and safe glass solutions, Glasswerks Inc. -- a leader in…

Cinetic Filling was chosen by Sophia Antipolis Energie Développement (SAED) to be part of the development of a new technology, based on solar cells’ fields.

EnduroShield  ultra thin transparent protective coating was chosen for application on the glass façade of the 262m Infinity Tower in Brisbane, Australia.

Germany was proud of its supposedly future-proof solar industry and subsidized it to the hilt. But then the Chinese got in on the act and started making much cheaper solar cells.

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If further proof was needed of the thermal insulation and physical qualities of Wicona’s aluminium windows and doors, this is it.

Pilkington Planar™ has been specified as part of a refurbishment project at the Royal Veterinary College’s Hawkshead campus in Hertfordshire.

A new partnership between façade specialists Wicona and Fendor has resulted in the launch of a sliding aluminium window system specifically designed for anti-ligature applications, such as mental health and custodial facilities.

Visit Viracon at Booth #3825 Owatonna, MN – Viracon, the nation’s leading single-source architectural glass fabricator, will feature some of its most popular coatings along with several innovative new product offerings at the AIA 2012 National…

• Building Management Approaches DFI to Apply Diamon-Fusion Nano-Coating with Eco-Friendly, Low-Maintenance Features to Solve Maintenance Issues.

Coloured & Toughened - Glass that lasts• Wide application across exterior facades & interiors• Perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, wall panels, doors• Humidity-resistant, eco-friendly, durable, safe• Available in several colors and dimensions•…