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AGC Glass Europe’s Sustainability Report covers the environmental achievements of the company, operating with 2 divisions (Building & Industrial Glass Division and Automotive Division).

A design concept based using solar power and paying homage to the fishing and pearling heritage of the region has been chosen for RTA’s new marine stations.

Architects Can Now Evaluate Guardian Glazing Product Compliance With Green Rating Systems

VELUX researchers and architects shines light on the need for healthier buildings at two of Europe’s leading building science conferences opening today.

At a ceremony held on 8 June, The AGC Glass Building, headquarters of AGC Glass Europe, received the Belgian Environment & Energy Award 2017 in the category “Sustainable Building Award”.

The National Home Improvement Council today launched their industry-led manifesto outlining five key areas it feels the next UK Government should focus on alongside negotiating Britain’s departure from the European Union.

British Glass and its member Guardian were pleased to host a visit for DEFRA’s air quality team – showing them the Goole flat glass production line and explaining the glass industry’s emissions-related achievements and challenges.

Waste heat recovery (WHR) technologies have huge potential to help glass manufacturers mitigate against fluctuating energy costs, comply with legislation and improve environmental performance.

During the AAMA 2016 National Fall Conference, the AAMA Sustainability Steering Committee hosted two speakers who stressed the importance of wellness in buildings the industry assists in creating and renovating.

Now more than ever, people are realising the importance of sustainability in the home.

PPG celebrates 10 years since first triple-silver-coated low-e glass became industry standard-bearer.

During the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 2016 Summer Conference, participants learned about sustainability market drivers, environmental product declarations (EPDs) and more during a presentation by industry specialist,…

Energy efficiency legislation and incentives will be the focus of discussions this week in Brussels. Supported by the European Commission, Sustainability Energy Week is a series of conferences, debates and discussions in Brussels. 

The EE & RE Exhibition puts on display a great set of existing energy technologies and it is a starting point for the launch of innovative products.  It facilitates the development of the energy sector and encourages the large-scale usage of…

By Jess Sharman - In architectural terms, the word “daylighting” refers to the use of natural light to provide occupants with the level of lighting that they need for basic activities.

J.E. Berkowitz, LP (JEB), hosted a private event at The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia on May 19, during AIA Convention 2016. 

In honor of its 25th anniversary milestone reached on April 24, YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP) kicked off a yearlong celebration on Wednesday, May 11 during a special ceremony at the company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dublin, Ga.

In response to air monitoring results reported by DEQ in early February 2016, Bullseye Glass immediately and voluntarily suspended the use of cadmium, and promptly hired an environmental engineering consultant to help us improve our procedures.

AGC is pleased to announce that it was selected as a constituent of the FTSE4Good Global Index, which is one of the representative global indices of Socially Responsible Investments, and has a great influence on the behaviors of investors who focus…

In a recent issue of Glass and Glazing Products, our project specification manager, Tim Fagg, explores how solar control glazing can help to tackle CO2 emissions…    With demand for commercial and domestic buildings to be both comfortable and…

Emirates Float Glass [EFG], a subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC and the first state-of-the-art integrated float glass facility in the UAE, has won the prestigious Emirates Appreciation for the Environment Award 2015, in recognition of its…

Viridian PerformaTech™ balances high levels of light transmission with very low levels of solar heat gain, low reflectivity and exceptional levels of thermal insulation.

We all use glass every day. It is used to make an astonishing variety of products from ketchup bottles and car windscreens to reflective paint and toothpaste.  Many glass products actually help to protect the environment and reduce pollution.

Due to the implementation of the best technology and due to the introduction of a series of environmental improvements, Steklarna Hrastnik became one of the three finalists for the Energy Award in the category of energy efficiency (EE), awarded by…