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GPD held a series of regional learning events this spring. These events are a great way to inform and educate industry leaders and designers alike as to what the most recent glass technology can offer.
Early bird registration for the upcoming American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 2016 National Summer Conference will close on Wednesday, May 18, but those interested may still plan to participate. The conference will be held June…
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Arch. Tetsuo Harada will give a Master Class on the Design and Engineering of sky gardens on a super tall building
Your company would be a great fit to participate in GlassCon Global, July 6-9th in Boston, MA. This technical conference is designed to drive innovation in glass technology. The current agenda is online here.
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Top Glass broke records yesterday with 383 attendees, including a strong turnout of 150 architects, specifiers and building engineers.
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