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Solarban® 60 glass was chosen for the replacement of 800 guest room windows at the historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables because it complied with contemporary energy codes while maintaining the neutral aesthetic of the original glass.
On September 11th, 2019, ZAK World of Facades Sydney was held in ICC Sydney, Australia.
Advancement in this technology plus more stringent energy codes had audience interest at its highest levels.
Guardian Glass has launched a digital version of its popular GlassTime handbook, which is an outstanding tool for architects, glass processors and cladders to learn about glass and how to build with it.
On 5 September, Glass for Europe was in Buenos Aires at SISTECCER, the biggest event for the glazing industry in Argentina.
EuroWindoor has some concerns regarding the ECHA Annex XV Restriction Report and Proposal for a Restriction of Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde releasers, dated 7 March 2019 concerning windows, doors and facades (curtain walling).
Many buildings in the UK are fitted with air conditioning units to cool them down in summer. The units can be expensive to run and use a lot of energy, which is not a sustainable solution.
Harmonisation of the product standard for interior doors is no longer to be expected.
Experts will discuss the future of glassmaking during a conference devoted to sustainability.
Glass for Europe is in Venice for the 3rd Convention of Glass Associations. The best opportunity to discuss about the role of glazing in reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions in buildings with peers from all over the world.
On June 28, at GPD 2019, Cedric Janssens, Public Affairs Manager at Glass for Europe, presented the paper "The contribution of energy efficient glazing to Paris objective in different EU building renovation scenarios".
The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) is applauding reintroduction of the Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act (H.R. 3586), sponsored by Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR).
On 5 June, Glass for Europe was in Riga, to meet national delegates from all EU members (and Norway) who gathered to discuss the EPBD implementation during the CA EPBD – Plenary Meeting.
A double skin façade application is a traditional façade that has a second cover on the outside that is normally made of glass.
The Jury of ECOLA Award 2019 has awarded four First Prizes under the chairmanship of Manuelle Gautrand (Manuelle Gautrand Architecture, Paris) on 17 May 2019 in Stühlingen.
Suntuitive® Dynamic Glass is pleased to announce the addition of Manko Window Systems Inc., to their Certified Fabricator program and as an exclusive distributor in specific territories.
On May 21, European glass and glazing national associations came to Brussels to participate in the traditional annual workshop organised by Glass for Europe for national glass associations and EU flat glass manufacturers.
On behalf of the flat glass manufacturing sector, Glass for Europe responded to the two consultations launched by the European Commission on the revision of state-aid guidelines in the context of the amended EU ETS directive.
The new 2019 California Energy Standards, slated to take effect January 1, 2020, continues the state’s pursuit of its goal to achieve zero net energy (ZNE) by 2020 for residences and by 2030 for commercial buildings.
Actionable and targeted policy measures on glazing can already make a huge difference in 10 years, if implemented soon!
A new study confirms the insignificant health hazard linked to the release of metals from flat glass products.
The year of 2018 is an important year to inherit the past and open the future for China's "13th Five-Year Plan".
A fresh brochure by Glass for Europe to support the development of window- and glazing-proof building codes.
In November of 2017 the Korea Land Development Museum opened its doors and we were proud to be a part of this project.
Friday March 15th, Bertrand Cazes, Secretary General of Glass for Europe, intervened at the Energy Efficiency Expert Group meeting on the calculation of energy savings under Article 7.