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| Highly insulating fenestration technologies could reduce energy by 18 percent Karma Sawyer, technology manager and physical scientist in the Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office’s (BTO) Emerging Technologies Program, delivered a keynote presentation on BTO’s integrated approach to the development and deployment of energy-efficient technologies that span the technology lifecycle, during the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Fall Conference in Baltimore on Oct. 28.Sawyer noted that BTO’s goal is to reduce building energy use by 50 percent in 2030, compared to the “business-as-usual” energy consumption projected by the "2010 Annual Energy Outlook." If this goal is met, buildings will consume 18 percent less energy from HVAC and refrigeration due to highly insulating fenestration technologies.
| Georgia’s new parliament has opened to a fanfare of acclaim with all of its glass treated with the ClearShield Eco-System™... The futuristic building, in a shape of a huge glass dome, contains split-level gardens and glass-fronted offices.
| Use our online exhibitor guide to plan your visit. Win-Door delivers "must-attend" benefits for all professionals in the industry.
| The World of Industrial Glass Processing and Optima combine to make up a reciprocal system of relationship and evolution which, since 1994, have distinguished the constant search for performance and excellence in Information Technology dedicated to the use of glass in applied design, with regards to automotive and architectural production, an environment in constant quantitative, qualitative and applicative growth. And it is thanks to the reciprocal pushing forward in the production of plants and on the study of new management and optimization software, have received from Optima the constant and continuous introduction of evolutionary solutions and improvements of standards, aimed at the total integration of production systems for the improvement of performance and flexibility.Optima has therefore consolidated its role becoming a worldwide Competence Leader and, thanks to this, has continuously developed and adapted its company structure, product offer, organization and image.During this year’s edition of Vitrum, which is taking place during the hoped for come back of the Italian market, OPTIMA is presenting an entire ‘package’ of innovations in terms of products and organization of its product range, but also with regards to a new type of brand communication, in response to the role that the Italian company has in the specialized international scenario.Visit us at Vitrum 2013 Stand E20/D19 - Pad 22.
| We will be present at "Vitrum Milano 2013" Stand B11-B19 Hall 22 from 23/10/2013 to 26/10/2013.
| The relationship between VITRUM 2013 – International Exhibition specialized in machinery, equipment and systems for flat and hollow glass, glass and finished products for industry – and MECHA-TRONIKA 2013 – trade show focused on industrial robots, automation, control systems and embedded electronics, grows even stronger. Vitrum and Mecha-Tronika open some new doors for visitors: free online pre-registration for one of the events allows visitors access to both, simplifying entrance to the exhibit areas.
| Vitrum, the foremost Glass Trade Show in Europe this year, opens its doors for the 18th time. Among the many news worthy features is the presence of cars from the Alfa Romeo Historical Museum and the brand new 4C model. (photo: Alfa Romeo Automobilismo Storico, Documents Archive of Arese, Milan – Reproduction is prohibited). Vitrum 2013 is finally opening its doors.
| Glaston Corporation will publish its January–September 2013 Interim Report on Thursday, October 31st, 2013 at 13.00 p.m.
| In recent years Georgian style windows have become increasingly popular with both planners and homeowners alike.
| FOREL S.p.A.’s objective is to offer to glass industry visitors of Vitrum 2013 (Oct 23rd - 26, Milan, Italy), the ultimate expression of technological evolution in the composition of energy-efficient windows.
| 29-31 October 2013 in Moscow, IEC "Crocus Expo" will be held the traditional 12th International Exhibition "GlassExpo 2013".
| New Hire and Promotions Reflect Ever-Improving Architectural Support - Viracon announces the hire of Jennifer Highfield as its newest architectural design specialist. Jennifer will work closely with architects and designers in all Viracon markets.
| Join us in Chicago at IIT on Thursday October 24 for the symposium and Friday for the workshops. Great keynote (Stefan Behnisch) and speaker lineup.
| During GlassBuild America, Sept.10-12, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) hosted an interactive game show that gave attendees the opportunity to win discounts on courses and exams from the association’s FenestrationMasters(TM) program, a nationwide education and certification program for professionals in the window, door, skylight, curtain wall, storefront and sloped glazing industries. Also, prior to GlassBuild, participants had the chance to test their fenestration knowledge online by answering questions on Twitter and LinkedIn.
| WHO:Greenbuild attendees and anyone interested in innovation in green building can register for a guided tour of the Philadelphia area’s sustainable buildings and neighborhoods while earning GBCI/AIA credits.
| Opened in May 2013, the new $585 million Music City Center (MCC) in Nashville hosts the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) annual convention and CONSTRUCT Show.
| The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) on September 23, 2013 announced the winners of its 2013 Clear Choice Awards at Pack Expo, one of the packaging industry’s premier conferences.
| Glass and colour - a combination with a special radiance. On no other ground do colours have such a brightness and appearance of depth as they do on glass. That makes coloured glass an extremely versatile design element in the field of interior design.
| Sika Corporation proudly announces its participation and sponsorship at the upcoming Auto Glass Week Show. This show is being held September 18-20th at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, FL.
| Duo-Gard is launching a new Prostock DIY program for high-performance polycarbonates at the 2013 GlassBuild American show.