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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…

Burj Dubai, on course to becoming the world's tallest tower, is taking its final shimmering form as installation of curtain wall glass panels commenced on Level 19 of the super-structure developed by Emaar Properties.

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.

Pioneers in the field of flat glass processing, Sejal Glass has emerged into one of the leading players in the industry with a commendable market share.

"The use of SentryGlas Expressions decorative laminated glass rneans that we could create a design for the CCBR façade that is distinct and visually arresting.

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 façade of Strathclyde Business Centre’s newest office block – Duart House– has been completed by glass installation specialists Solaglas Contracting Scotland.

Materials engineers have created a new type of coating that attracts water yet beads oils – traits that are usually mutually exclusive – promising potential applications such as "self-cleaning" eyeglasses and antifogging car windshields…

Research Frontiers Incorporated and SmartGlass International Ltd. announced that SmartGlass International Ltd. has acquired a non-exclusive license to use Research Frontiers' patented SPD-Smart(TM) light-control technology for architectural…

A 250m2 double-glazed Pilkington Planar™ system is the latest addition to the 100-year-old His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen as part of its extensive refurbishment, which provides a new entrance area, café and a rehearsal room.

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.

Solar protection for any transmittance classification / Insulating glass for heat and sound protection / New glass design techniques / Digital printing on glass Insulating glass for higher energy efficiency and glass products for the design of…

Coated glass technology has taken a revolutionary step forward with the introduction of ClimaGuard SPF from Guardian Industries Corp.

Going to the library could be dangerous to your health. The $98-million Grande Bibliotheque - Quebec’s main library and archive - has been falling apart a few pieces at a time.

Diamon-Fusion International, Inc. (DFI Nanotechnology), recently announced that its flagship patented nano-coating, Diamon-Fusion®, is being applied at a NEW residential project in New York City designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning Swiss duo of…

Pilkington France has supplied more than 6,000 metres square of glass façades for a stunning renovation of the historic St Charles station in Marseilles.

The objective of solar control measures Increased user convenience and lower energy consumption are among the main demands placed on modern building design.

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.

CiSol, the solar research center at the Architectural College of Valles at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, has been awarded the “Environmental Prize 2006” in the area of “Research, Development and Innovation for Sustained Building…

As glass windows increasingly adorn larger surface areas of modern day buildings, including hotels, malls and multiplexes, the cleaning regime becomes that much more of a challenge.

All rise for the…court. The face of The Norwegian justice, Borgarting Court projects a modern image and a spirit of openness with its immense Stopray Safir and Sunergy glass façade.

Improved thermal insulation, lower total energy transmittance, and better handling: Interpane revealed optimized glass technology at the fensterbau.