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With SGG PLANITHERM XN, since February 2014, a highly efficient glass has been available which, as an insulating glass, combines optimal insulation with a very high daylight transmission.
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Turning Torso holds the distinction of being the tallest building in the Scandinavian region, topping 54 floors and a height of 190 m.   Located in the seaside district of Malmo, Sweden, it houses both offices and apartments spread across nine…
JEAN-PIERRE FLORIS, Senior Vice President, is appointed President, Packaging Sector and Chairman and CEO of Verallia as of today.
Modern buildings are often clad in multi-layer insulated glass units (IGU) to enhance views and daylight.
Saint-Gobain Group company GLASSOLUTIONS is sharing its knowledge of sustainable glazing solutions for the newbuild and refurbishment markets at Ecobuild 2014, stand N750.
Spring 2014 offers from March 26-29 one of the world’s leading trade shows for the glass and glazing industry: fensterbau/frontale in Nuremberg, Germany.
March 2014 will offer one of the world’s leading trade shows for the glass and glazing industry: fensterbau/frontale in Nuremberg, Germany.
The Danville Family YMCA is seeing significant progress toward the completion of the new $15.3 million facility.   Over the past two weeks, Piedmont Glass has worked through difficult weather to install glass throughout the entire building.
This week Octatube will be presenting three projects during a major international conference on the Architectural and Structural Application of Glass in buildings and facades.  The event is taking place in Switzerland on the campus of the Ecole…
The British Glass Manufacturers’ Confederation has launched its ‘Women in Manufacturing’ (WiM) initiative to encourage more women to build careers in engineering and manufacturing.
When selecting glass types such as low E glass or solar control glass it is important for architects, M&E Consultants and owner /occupiers to measure how the glass will perform in a window or façade.
Leading specialist façade and building envelope contractor Lakesmere is set to be involved in two of London’s most exciting regenerations schemes after securing contracts to complete work as part of the large-scale redevelopment of the King’s Cross…
Despite the overwhelming need for effective fire-protection in system-built façades, windows and doors, few companies possess a range that is comprehensive enough to provide a complete solution.
Leading double glazing installer Sheffield Window Centre is heading for further expansion after acquiring glass manufacturer Central Glass.
Quanex Building Products will be helping to lead an educational session on quality control at the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) 2014 Winter Conference March 3-7, at the J.W.
Salt Lake City’s Public Safety Building sets a new standard in creating a functional, energy efficient government structure in stunning Modern architecture. It is the first public safety building in the nation to be designed as a net-zero energy…
Ardagh's planned $1.7bn (€1.2bn) acquisition of US glass business Verallia has gone down to the wire.
Permasteelisa Group, worldwide leading Contractor in engineering, project management, manufacturing and installation of architectural envelopes and interior systems, has completed the façades of the new “Vertical City” in Rotterdam.
In recent years the focus at Thermoseal Group has changed from distributor to manufacturer. In light of this, the Group has revisited the brand image.
Winning Center for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory uses PPG glass - PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) announced that its glass products helped the Center for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh win…
Onyx Solar’s first project in Turkey will be an innovative façade composed of the most revolutionary photovoltaic materials existing on the market    The Prestigious Yasar University in Turkey will have a cutting-edge façade designed and developed…
It is one of those rare combinations – delicate, yet durable; subtle, yet sturdy and simple, but sophisticated.   It has everything that it takes to style up the interior space with its sleek presence, and yet create a safe, secure ambiance.