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Advanced PPG glass now on nearly half of seven certified ‘living’ buildings worldwide – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) announced that Bullitt Center, Seattle, has become the third building constructed with PPG glass to meet the LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE(…
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Saint-Gobain is continuing to evolve its industry-leading 70-37 combination SGG COOL-LITE SKN 176 II with the addition of a 4mm option within the product range; primarily designed for the commercial and high-end domestic markets.
Viridian PerformaTech™ balances high levels of light transmission with very low levels of solar heat gain, low reflectivity and exceptional levels of thermal insulation.
Pleotint, LLC, has announced a distribution partnership with Tam Skylights, enabling the Seattle–based company to offer Suntuitive glass with its skylight solutions for commercial and residential projects in the Pacific Northwest.
The new Waitrose supermarket at Boughton retail centre in Chester signifies one of the biggest investments the retailer has made in a single store.
TuffX Processed Glass has added another stunning roof glass option to its Ambience conservatory roof glass range.
New survey confirms architects want to maximize natural daylight in building designs but are frustrated with traditional sun control methods like blinds and shades  Natural light has clear benefits for building occupants, but traditional methods of…
Opti-Visor brings dynamic solar control to aircraft cockpits, providing automated management of intense high-altitude light and glare, and protection from harmful UV radiation.
GLASSOLUTIONS’ latest generation of advanced multi-functional glazing has delivered the optimum balance of thermal, solar and acoustic control for two high-end refurbishment projects in the shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral.
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Ever since glass has been featured as a mainstream commercial building material, architects have challenged manufacturers to find innovative ways to allow them to create new and exciting projects.
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Tutorial explains aesthetic and performance benefits of using reflective glass - PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG) has posted a new video about the benefits of designing with reflective glass in the PPG Glass Education Center, a comprehensive website that…
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Application PRESS GLASS MOBILE for mobile devices received new functionalities. The new version of application allows matching glass panes to acoustic requirements and configuration of screen printing.
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Gains will benefit from a major rebound in building construction spending, continued improvement in motor vehicle production, and increased share for high performance products in the general flat glass market.
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