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We get to work on some pretty interesting homes in the counties surrounding our Downtown Los Angeles location.  This time, my project took place in a property that was a tri-level condo situated in Venice Beach, near the distinctive landmark of the…
Bendheim is proud to announce its Decorative Glass Rainscreen Systems is a 2016 BUILDINGS Money-Saving Products winner. The prizewinning, budget-smart systems offer the building durable protection against costly moisture damage. 
After stupendous success of the initial three seasons, the fourth season of Zak World of Façades conference series in India kicked started in Mumbai on 22nd April 2016, ...
In January of 2016, the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) released a draft of the updated national standard for wired glass in an effort to prevent further injuries stemming from the accidental impact with type of glazing. 
Florida's premier educational and networking event for design trends, construction methods and new product technologies.   Join us for a half-day of education and networking with industry professionals involved with the design and construction…
Tall buildings will always need to make a bold statement on the surrounding environment. However, as the world becomes ever more energy and environmentally conscious, so too is façade design for tall buildings. 
Since December 2015 the Waterpark & Spa in Euskirchen is inviting for recovery. The planning and execution of the construction of the Waterpark & Spa has been realized by the company Wund. 
The Insulating Glass Certification Council, sponsor of the IGCC/IGMA certification program, North America's leading IG certification and quality assurance organization, is currently testing a pilot program that would enable IG manufacturers to…
Glass isn’t only a versatile material; it’s crucial to our everyday modern lives.  It makes our roads safer, it’s vital to the development of new green energy solutions, it helps repair human bodies, and the material is fast-approaching nearly…
Since its inception five years ago, the incredible Mercedes-Benz Manhattan Showroom has been a stand out landmark on the West side of Manhattan.
Aisha Alsager, Managing Director at AGi architects’ Kuwait office, participated at Kuwait’s exclusive conference on Facade design & engineering by Zak World of Façades Middle East.  
In less than a month, a part of the Sofia Med Corp.’s building on Dimitar Peshev str. got a completely new facade.
The ABW Tower is a magnificent presence on the NH-8, strategically located in the heart of Gurgaon. Developed by the renowned ABW Group and designed by Sanjay Puri Architects, the complex has been envisioned to be a landmark edifice in the region’s…
Permasteelisa Group participated at Safeguarding Australia 2016, the 13th national security annual summit held on 11th and 12th May 2016 in Camberra.
The 18th conference in the Facades+ series was presented by The Architect’s Newspaper (AN) at Metropolitan West on April 21.
Gas filling and testing and glass handling systems developer Integrated Automation Systems (IAS) has purchased a building in this suburb east of Cleveland and moved headquarters, development and production facilities here.
Glazing is best known for its ability to convey and complement aesthetics in architecture. Its use exemplifies space, creates a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors, and regulates the amount of light penetration.
This EPB building is located in the new “Lyon Smart Community” area, ie Confluence. Designed by the Japanese Architect Kengo Kuma and realized by Bouygues immobilier, this 12 800 m² block is made up of 3 buildings.
Permasteelisa Group today announced the geographic expansion of the company to the territories of Principality of Monaco, Greece, Cyprus, the Balkans and Turkey.
A wall of glued glass bricks that is ten times as strong as a regular brick facade.
Quality-conscious manufacturers sought for the ift Special Show “Quality + Security – from planning to installation”  In collaboration with Messe München the ift Rosenheim is holding a Special Show from 4-6 July at BAU Congress China in Beijing.
Have you ever seen glass walls of facades with a sort of “foggy” finish, thick in a point and then gradually decreasing to full transparency?   Well, that’s a shading sandblasting effect, obtained using high-technology sandblasting machines equipped…
Top Glass broke records yesterday with 383 attendees, including a strong turnout of 150 architects, specifiers and building engineers.
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.