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NorthGlass and the Architectural Curtain Wall Committee of the Shanghai Society of Architecture are strengthening collaboration to support innovation, sustainability, and high-quality development in Shanghai’s curtain wall industry.
Glasshouse Theatre, located in Brisbane, Australia, was designed by Blight Rayner Architecture in collaboration with Snøhetta.
Formator’s HeatVision® electrically heated laminated glass has officially joined the prestigious “Powered by NSG TEC™” partner program of the NSG Group.
Hillman Library’s renovation uses Solarban® 72 Starphire® glass by Vitro to bring more daylight, comfort and energy efficiency to the space.
Experts on both the economy and daylighting will present during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Summit, taking place online June 23-24.
From filigree glass roof structures in Helsinki to advanced Augmented Reality waveguides, glasstec 2026 highlights how glass innovation continues to redefine architecture, urban spaces, and emerging technologies.
Kuraray will participate in the 219th edition of Zak World of Façades Netherlands 2026, taking place on May 28, 2026, at the Postillion Convention Centre at WTC Rotterdam in Rotterdam.
Solarban® 70 Glass by Vitro Architectural Glass was recently featured on America ByDesign, showcasing how high-performance glazing can enhance daylight, energy efficiency, and modern learning spaces.
Two proposals aimed at closing a loophole that contributed to the trend of windowless dormitories and other habitable spaces advanced at the International Code Council Public Comments Hearings in Hartford, Connecticut, April 18-24.
At China Glass 2026, NorthGlass attracted strong attention by presenting a remarkable example of its technological expertise: the specially shaped multi-curved tempered glass used in the OPPO global headquarters in Shenzhen.
Şişecam to contribute to the circularity of electric vehicles with innovative glass solutions.
With the FOUR Frankfurt mega-project, Schüco once again proves how innovative fire protection solutions can seamlessly combine safety, flexibility and architectural freedom in one of Europe’s most ambitious inner-city developments.
Glass for Europe has stepped into the spotlight to ensure that advanced glazing technologies are fully recognised as strategic materials in Europe’s upcoming Advanced Materials Act.
Apogee Architectural Metals has reaffirmed its Wausau Window and Wall Systems® brand remains a core part of its product portfolio that includes EFCO®, Tubelite®, Alumicor (Canada) and Linetec®.
NorthGlass showcased its innovation in architectural glass at CTBUH 2025, demonstrating how cutting-edge technology and design push the boundaries of high-rise sustainability and aesthetics.
When designing a façade today, a number of complex requirements must be considered: energy performance, low carbon footprint, comfort, durability, recyclability, aesthetics, cost effectiveness, etc.
Articles
Designing glazing for museum daylighting requires balancing art conservation, structural performance, and aesthetics—challenges explored through two sensitive glazing replacement case studies at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
This research explores how load-bearing glass can move beyond infill applications through an innovative linear metal edge fitting integrated into insulated glazing units.
This article presents how the pioneering G2C (Glass-to-Concrete) project is redefining construction by successfully integrating bonded glass and concrete into a full-scale pedestrian bridge demonstrator.
This study demonstrates how fibre-reinforced and ultra-high-performance concretes enable structurally bonded glass-to-concrete systems, opening new possibilities for efficient, sustainable, and visually striking hybrid structures.
A new study explores how smarter structural design and adhesive optimization in glass-metal façades can significantly cut embodied carbon while maintaining performance and integrity.
ASTM has introduced a new standard, ASTM E3401, to guide the safe use of laminated glass in swimming pools, aquariums, and other applications subject to hydrostatic loads.
By Errol Bull, P.E., CSI, an Application Development Leader at Momentive Performance Materials Inc. Member: IIBEC, ASTM C24, ISO TC59/SC8
This paper investigates the integration of colorimetric analysis into the architectural glass selection process, with a focus on utilizing spectral data to quantitatively characterize colour attributes.
A new AI-powered tool is set to transform the structural design and analysis of glass facades.
A new study shows that adding green building requirements to contracts boosts energy performance and sustainability in hot climate zones.
Gaps and Challenges in Modelling Optimization and Limit Performance Indicators
As glass curtain walls become increasingly popular in modern architecture, understanding how much solar radiation escapes through these transparent facades is essential for accurate cooling load calculations and energy efficiency.
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