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Market-leading UK glass manufacturer, GLASSOLUTIONS, has played a key role in creating an optimal learning environment for students at Alford Academy’s new Community Campus in Aberdeenshire.
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Glass façade is done not just to improve the aesthetics of the building but also to protect the fabric of the building from the effects of weather – cold, heat and rain.  It also plays a key part in sound proofing the building and providing fire…
Glass plays an important role when it comes to the construction of modern infrastructure. It is also used to build floor-to-ceiling windows that allow natural daylight. 
Following the success of its Houdini™ textured flat glass, Bendheim today announced the award-winning Houdini texture as the latest addition to its channel glass lineup.  This specialty architectural glass is available to the trade exclusively from…
PPG to promote dynamic glass to help architects design more sustainable, comfortable buildings
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The architectural community appreciates the multiple benefits of letting natural light into buildings. The challenge is to allow the appropriate level in while minimizing the unwanted effects.
Smart-Builder are pleased to announce their new stand-alone glass designer, Smart-Glass. Complete with a drag-n-drop cutout library and custom shape designer Smart-Glass is set to change the way glass is designed and ordered for good.
Top Gear are renowned for pushing the boundaries of modern motoring in their live shows. With every stunt they perform for their arena audience, the need to be innovative and produce show stopping feats grows.
This is the first time Veteco Solar will be held in the framework of Veteco.
POLFLAM® fire-resistant glass proves its value in most requiring applications. The glass’s technology follows state-of-the-art architectural trends.
Boston Logan International Airport’s new, 10-story West Garage Extension features an attractive, kinetic exterior to distinctively screen the facility.
With the FIT Show now just a matter of days away, Clayton Glass have announced that they will be giving away a free SMARTGLASS® Dynamic, powered by SageGlass® lantern, along with offering key incentives for orders placed at the show.
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The new corporate headquarters of Puig – Torre Puig - are located in Plaza Europe, Barcelona’s new commercial and business centre.  It was designed by the architect Rafael Moneo and has a surface area of more than 23,000 m².
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Leading major facades specialist McMullen Facades, part of the Lakesmere Group, is set to embark on a unique partnership with main contractor Laing O’Rourke as part of a £15m contract to provide the full pre-fabricated facade for Two Fifty One, a…
You push a button and your roof glass instantly changes from clear to dark! Magic?