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The international exhibition scene is a hive of activity. Windows, Doors & Façades at the Dubai World Trade Centre is opening its doors for the first time from 18 to 20 September 2016.  The new building industry trade fair is being supported by…
At the May 24-26 EBACE aircraft show in Geneva, the growing use of an SPD-Smart EDW system is taking a leading role in improving the passenger experience in ways that go beyond just shading.
In recent years, switchable smart glass has been taking the design industry by storm. While most of the attention has focused on commercial applications, the technology is also finding innovative uses in residential design.
On display at the AIA National Convention in booth #2429, Kolbe demonstrates a new type of double hung locking hardware.
The design world is constantly innovating, but one trend which only continues to grow in popularity is the use of smart glass in interior design.  Smart glass technology has a world of creative applications, however it is most frequently used in…
The Lakesmere Group is continuing to help fuel the ‘Northern Powerhouse’ in Leeds, West Yorkshire, after securing a new £1m roofing and cladding contract from main contractor BAM Construction to help create a new state of the art secondary school.
During an industry forum on May 4, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) hosted representatives from the Center of Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), who are seeking assistance from fenestration experts in combating the…
AIA Convention 2016 promises to be the architecture and design event of the year. And Graham Architectural Products is going to be right in the thick of it.  
A collaborative approach to creating new healthcare facilities in North Lanarkshire has demonstrated how local communities can reap expansive benefits when locally based, sustainably focused supply chain partners are appointed.
Schueco UK Ltd, the UK’s market leader in sustainable building envelopes, reports that its AWS 70 SC outward-opening window system is proving extremely popular for projects in both domestic and commercial markets.
More than 55 years after opening its doors, Wisconsin’s Franklin Middle School received much-needed renovations, including energy-efficient windows from Wausau Window and Wall Systems.
The new Centre for Technology, Engineering and Design at The Sheffield College has benefited from a range of glazing solutions from leading fenestration designer and manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently released an updated document establishing the requirements for materials, testing and performance for friction-based balance assemblies used in hung-type windows.
Especially in urban areas, noise pollution is a common problem faced both in the workplace and at home.
Leading window, door and curtain walling designer, manufacturer and installer CMS Window Systems has partnered with Synseal to become Scotland’s exclusive commercial fabricator for the newly launched WarmCore window system.
After Profile 22 recently launched its new Optima system for the window, door and conservatory sector, frameXpress is delighted to announce that it will be leading the way as one of the first to offer the new system to customers.
SolarWindow Technologies, Inc., today announced that performance tests of its transparent electricity-generating coatings for glass and flexible plastics have produced favorable outcomes for glass-to-glass lamination processes.
Towering 22-storey high and affording spectacular views across the capital, the new Signal Building in London’s Elephant & Castle is attracting plenty of attention and not least because of its extensive glazing package supplied by leading…
Guardian highlights the importance of properly enclosed windows and offers tips on how to achieve the best acoustic performance  
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.
From 5 to 8 April 2016, the project team of Windoor Expo China staged an overseas promotion at Mosbuild 2016 in Moscow, and sufficiently displayed the renowned brand image of Windoor Expo as the most professional and influential platform of Window,…
Top Glass broke records yesterday with 383 attendees, including a strong turnout of 150 architects, specifiers and building engineers.
As innovative technological advances continue to be made, the creative applications in home design are also growing.  These smart technology ideas instantly add to projects by making your life easier and even more stylish.
Architects and designers looking for ways to combine energy efficiency with their design inspiration will have two new Guardian® glass products to evaluate at the American Institute of Architects Convention in Philadelphia May 19-21.
The 2016 FIT Show appears to be have been a great success for both exhibitors and visitors alike. In all there were 182 stands.