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The new 14-story Hilton at Nashville International Airport combines innovative glazing solutions with precision engineering to deliver a striking, high-performance hotel.
(W)rapper is an impressive new office building showcasing contemporary architecture that aligns with the latest advancements in sustainable design.
Guardian Glass is marking the 30th anniversary of the SunGuard™ architectural low-E coated glass product line in 2025.
At the prestigious ZAK event, NorthGlass captivated architects and designers with its groundbreaking Jumbo-sized glass, 3D curved glass, and cast glass solutions.
Saint-Gobain Glass and Eckersley O’Callaghan unite to drive the market toward low-carbon façades.
Schüco is expanding its contribution to adaptive reuse with the AOC 50 / 60 Reno refurbishment solution.
Future Facade 2025: Future Façade is a network and innovation biennial event with attached exhibition floor that brings together experts in the field of façade design, engineering and constructing.
Apply by 28 Feb. to drive façade innovation further!
Mississippi’s first dedicated children’s hospital, the Sanderson Tower, combines advanced care and modern design with Vitro’s Solarban® 90 glass for a bright, welcoming space.
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of UW Interco, LLC, for $242 million in cash.
The big hot topics of this year’s glasstec (21 – 24 October, Düsseldorf) read decarbonisation, digitalisation and circular economy.
Explore hygiene perfection at MEIKO's Experience Centre, featuring SANCO PRINT and SANCO Phon glass solutions.
Okalux’s OKASOLAR F daylight system optimizes natural light while offering effective solar shading, and OKATHERM insulating glass provides exceptional design flexibility and energy efficiency.
Articles
This paper begins with an overview of the different types of modules and their applications. It discusses building regulations including the necessary structural analysis and testing verifications.
This study examines the potential benefits of Electrophoretic Light Modulator (ELM) on an Amsterdam office's energy and daylight performance using dynamic simulation of a shoebox perimeter zone model.
In this paper, relevant parameters influencing the seismic loading of structural glazing joints are determined, evaluated, and narrowed down to areas of practical relevance as part of a theoretical stress analysis.
In this paper, we will discuss a challenging, iconic, heritage, refurbishment project – Channel 4’s headquarters building located in London, England.
This paper gives an extensive overview of the state of the art, like realized structures, deformation criteria and cold bending associated stress development, while also prompting a new analytical approach for the calculation of stresses in cold bent glasses.
The organic design and seamlessly reflective surface of “The Henderson” establish it as a landmark in Hong Kong. With its all-glass façade and a height of 210 m, the skyscraper designed by Zaha Hadid Architects offers spectacular panoramic views.
The purpose of this work is to implement an algorithm to perform topology optimization for glass structures fabricated by the AWJ cutting method.
This paper focuses on a numerical investigation of the in-plane behavior of an innovative steel-reinforced glass frame prototype, designed to incorporate (partially) UV-curable beam-column connections.
Visual defects, in particular haze, in glass and façade technologies can significantly impact the aesthetic quality and human experience of daylight and views in buildings.
This paper introduces the concept of a numerical sensor as a key element for creating a hybrid digital twin focused on the monitoring of load-bearing glass façades.
This paper presents investigations on a novel approach for post-tensioning laminated glass beams with adhesively bonded iron-based shape memory alloy tendons along both longitudinal glass beam edges.
This paper investigates the post-fracture spring-back effect and the post fracture behaviour in warm bent glass, aiming to assess its safe use in structural glass applications.
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