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The DoC Dortmunder Centrum fur Medizin and Gesundheit (Dortmunder Center for Medicine and Public Health) at Dortmund, Germany, is the result of restoring a former building of WestLB near the main station.
A conservatory is much more than just an extension, it’s a light, airy space that opens up the home, providing an area to relax and entertain.
Three innovative Pilkington brand products excited special interest at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in New Orleans in October.
Glass and glazing industry representatives strengthened their knowledge on glass when they visited St Helens earlier this week.
Detection of smallest color deviations and coating defects – with advanced inspection technology for ribbon and plates - In architecture, coated glass is considered a standard option in new construction projects.
We’re pleased to announce that Emplas, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of domestic windows, doors and conservatories, has chosen to source all of its glass from Pilkington UK.
Two beautifully designed £1.2 million family homes in the South Hertfordshire village of Cuffley were recently finished using a variety of products from the frameXpress range.
Geodesic Glass Shell Gives Centre-Goers Panoramic View of Downtown Ottawa - The Ottawa Convention Centre in downtown Ottawa, ON, Canada has been outfitted with a 100-ft. rounded façade, featuring Viracon glass.
Thin-film coatings impart new properties to glass in applications as diverse as window glazing, solar cells and touchscreens.
The fabulous gems in Harry Winston's 5th Avenue boutique have gained an added luster to the admiring eyes of passers-by.
Product manager for Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, Kristian Chalmers discusses the beauty of decorative glazing in a recent issue of Glass and Glazing Products magazine.
Tutorial explains aesthetic and performance benefits of using reflective glass - PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) has posted a new video about the benefits of designing with reflective glass in the PPG Glass Education Center, a comprehensive website that…
Replacing your windows doesn’t have to be a costly exercise. If your property’s PVCu, timber or aluminium frames are in good condition, there’s no need to replace them – simply upgrade the insulating glass unit.
Linetec offers “Antimicrobial Protection for Public Building Applications,” a new white paper. Co-authored by Linetec, The Sherwin-Williams Company and Microban International, Ltd., the paper is available free for download at Linetec.com   The new…
The fabulous gems in Harry Winston's 5th Avenue boutique have gained an added luster to the admiring eyes of passers-by.
Different building sectors have unique needs that drive design and materials selection. And the healthcare market has unique capabilities to bear on some troublesome solar control problems.
Glass is a recyclable material, which plays an important role in the thermal insulation of buildings.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released AAMA 663-14, “Voluntary Specification for In-Process Quality Control Requirements for Applicators of Organic Coatings to Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Exterior Profiles," which…
In the latest Pilkington blog, Phil Brown explains how an unexpected Christmas present led him to thinking about the modern construction miracle that is float glass.
The use of coated glass has risen significantly in many applications during the last decades. This is why perfect coating and highest glass quality are a must to maintain the competitive edge.  One of the new challenges for coated glass producers is…
Our very own Tony Smith, business development manager at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, appeared in the June issue of Glass and Glazing Products magazine discussing his views on the ongoing industry debate about triple glazing.
To support its quickly expanding range of solutions for IGU manufacturers, Edgetech UK, a Quanex Building Products Company, has added expertise to its sales team.   Lee Ackroyd joins Edgetech UK as Territory Sales Manager for the South East.
JELD-WEN has announced two new exclusive partnerships with premium glass and glazing brand Pilkington and hardware specialist ERA.
The AVC showroom in Kortrijk, Belgium is a picture of magnificence, elegance and class. The massive structure exudes the quiet sophistication that comes from glass facades for commercial exteriors.