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For the Glasstec fair in Düsseldorf Octatube has realized a glass wall for Schott, that incorporates several of their new products, such as glass tubes. The undulating wall is 2.8 meters high and 12 meters long.
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The creative use of glass won Carterwilliamson Architects an honour at the Viridian Vision Awards in the Residential Creative Interior Glass Application category.
Find out at this year's Australian Glass & Glazing Association national conference.13-15 September 2012 - Hobart, Tasmania.Read our latest e-news featuring some of the conference keynote speakers for more info and links to the registration…
Acoustic Engineer Tim Trewin, secretary of the Association of Australian Acoustical Consultants confirms that the ComfortHush from Viridian New World Glass  significantly boosts the acoustic performance of a home.
Phil Brown at Pilkington Building Products, has 12 years experience in the business and a day to day job as Manager of the Technical Advisory Service for the UK and Ireland.
Hill House by Andrew Maynard Architects (pictured) has been named overall winner in the 2012 Vision Awards run by Australian glass manufacturer Viridian.All the winners were announced at the 2012 National Architecture Conference in Brisbane.
The winners of Viridian’s Vision Awards 2012 will be announced on Friday May 11 at the 2012 National Architecture Conference in Brisbane.
Viridian introduces a new range of window glazing that addresses typical privacy concerns in homes without blocking access to natural light.
Viridian  glass was used extensively during the remodelling of a modest single storey dwelling into a luxurious two-level home.
Researchers in Melbourne have begun a project aimed at improving energy efficiency in multi-skin façade systems as well as achieving better wind, fire, blast and impact resistance.
The top third and bottom third of the glass has been protected with Enduro Shield Glass Coating, the middle section has not. Muddy water has then been poured over the glass.
CSR announced on 1 September, 2011 a restructure of its Viridian glass business and an update on first-half trading conditions.
Bent and Curved Glass was recently appointed to provide curved acoustic glass performance glazing for the dynamic new GPT Group head office fitout designed by Woods Bagot.
At the push of a button, the 20- foot-high wall of glass opened with an electric hum, folding itself flat against the ceiling.
Laurel officials have completed a project that some residents believe has taken away a bit of the city's small-town charm and openness.
GlasWeld in Bend, Ore., announced the appointment of GlasWeld Australia Pty. Ltd. as its exclusive distributor for all GlasWeld products in Australia.
Study shows value of IR-reflective coatings on roofs, vertical surfaces of tall buildings PITTSBURGH, March 21, 2011 – PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) coil and extrusion coatings group has issued a white paper demonstrating the superior energy…
The Australia-based waste management firm JR Richards & Son has opened a new glass reprocessing plant at its Tuncurry Material Recovery Facility in New South Wales (NSW).
VIRIDIAN’S NEW 2011 Architectural Glass Guide is now available. This new, 128-page edition of what is considered to be one of the most referenced tools for industry professionals using glass, replaces the 2007 edition.
A glass importing and supply company has been fined $190,000 after a man was crushed to death when large glass sheets weighing more than a tonne fell on him in southwestern Sydney.
EnduroShield provides a glass scratch removal service to remove glass scratches, mineral deposits or soap scum build up from glass surfaces.
The Winmalee Eco Home in the Blue Mountains constructed by Blue Eco Homes in collaboration with local architect Ross Young has just won the 2010 MBA Awards Environmental Management Award.
Glass and glazing trends vary from country to country. In Europe, for example, double-glazed facades are quite common, while in Australia, glass railings and balustrades can be seen on many homes, condos and hotel projects.