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Green & Sustainable Building
News
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS unveils its latest advancement in solar control: COOL-LITE® XTREME 51/23 and COOL-LITE® XTREME 51/23 II, the newest triple silver solar coated glass in annealed and to-be-tempered versions respectively.
VEKA Ibérica and Guardian Glass collaborate to help advance energy and environmental performance in window solutions in Iberia.
The canyon-inspired tower in Denver’s RiNo District merges nature and architecture, featuring Vitro’s high-performance glass for beauty, comfort, and energy efficiency.
Sparklike technology helps IGUs stay durable and energy-efficient by preventing gas leakage.
On 9 October, Glass for Europe contributed to two Calls for Evidence on the future ‘Electrification Action Plan’ and ‘Heating and Cooling Strategy’.
First-of-its-Kind 95k sqm Overseas Factory to Create 400 Jobs
At the Step Change event in connection to GPD 2025 in June, Miru Smart Technologies shared how their Vancouver-based team of 60+ designers, engineers & scientists is reshaping the future of smart windows.
After the success of its previous plan (“Grow & Impact”), Saint-Gobain, the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, launches its new strategic plan, “Lead & Grow”.
The European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA) held its third annual forum on 30 September, uniting industry leaders and policymakers to advance Europe’s solar manufacturing and strategic autonomy.
Saint-Gobain Glass has been shortlisted for the IOM3 Sustainable Future Awards 2025, recognising its pioneering work in circular economy practices and low-carbon glass innovation.
Now in its 28th year, the COTE® Top Ten program recognizes projects that meet the AIA Committee on the Environment's strict standards for social, economic and environmental impact.
Şişecam participated in the RE+ fair, held in Las Vegas on September 8–11, 2025, presenting its latest products in building-integrated photovoltaics roof and façade solutions (BIPV).
On 18 September, Glass for Europe, held a high-level meeting with European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen.
Şişecam will be participating in the RE+ fair, taking place on September 8–11, 2025, in Las Vegas, where it will present the latest advancements in building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems.
Technologies, innovation and sustainability in the manufacturing of the future
Articles
In this eighth episode, we delve into optimizing energy efficiency in Low-E production.
Mikko Rantala on Glastory: Glass tempering is an energy-hungry process, and not just because of the heat.
Renovating energy-inefficient buildings is vital to meeting the EU’s climate goals, and new research from Slovakia highlights how material choices can make or break a project’s environmental impact.
This paper presents experimental and theoretical studies of heat transfer through single- and double-glazed windows with electrical heating of the internal surfaces.
This study explores how different laminated glass configurations and interlayer materials impact blast resistance performance.
A new study shows that adding green building requirements to contracts boosts energy performance and sustainability in hot climate zones.
Retrofitting buildings is key to boosting energy efficiency and climate resilience, especially in dense, subtropical cities like Hong Kong.
As modern buildings increasingly use glass for its aesthetic appeal, managing excessive sunlight has become a challenge—this study explores how innovative kinetic façades can optimize indoor daylight while enhancing energy efficiency and comfort.
There are ways to reduce the energy consumption and emissions of glass melting, such as recycling glass, using oxy-fuel burners, improving furnace insulation and design, and adopting electric melting technologies.
This paper presents an overview of the initial stages of developing a switchable laminated safety glass made of thin glass, polycarbonate, and polyurethane interlayers.
Artificial Intelligence Impacts on Architecture and Smart Built Environments: A Comprehensive Review
This study explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in designing and managing sustainable urban environments.
Acoustic performance prediction by means of a statistical energy analysis of two adjacent workrooms used for conferences and educational proposes
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