BirdSmart® Bird Safe Glass by Vitro Named Product of the Year by Architectural Record

Architectural Record’s prestigious Record Products competition showcases a global selection of recently introduced interior finishes and lighting, software and technology, building materials and systems and kitchen and bath products. The jury of U.S.-based architects and engineers chose 67 products for their inventiveness, functionality, sustainability and performance.

Launched in March of 2025, BirdSmart^® glass features first-surface laser etched patterns with a Solarban^® solar control, low-e coating on the second surface. It delivers optimal Visible Light Transmittance (VLT) and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) without sacrificing performance or style.

BirdSmart^® glass is available in 6mm thickness with four laser-etched dot patterns (2x2 square, 2x4 rectangle, 2x4 diamond and 2x2 diamond) with directional and non-directional orientation. It can be applied to clear, Acuity^® and Starphire^® low-iron glasses and paired with Solarban^® 65, Solarban^® 70 and Solarban^® 72 glasses on the second surface.

Additional benefits of BirdSmart^® glass include:

• A “clean” etching process that is non-caustic and uses no harsh chemicals
• First-surface markers are more effective for birds that don’t see ultraviolet (UV) coatings as well
• Both BirdSmart^®glass and Solarban^® glass are manufactured at Vitro’s Wichita Falls plant, ensuring an efficient supply chain
• Available in sizes up to Titan™glass (130x240 inches) and can be ordered in sizes as small as one pack
• Can be manufactured without a low-e coating

For more information about BirdSmart^® glass, visit vitroglazings.com/birdsmart.