Others also read

As a partner of de Vijfde gevel, XSPlatforms recently contributed to a workshop titled build-up of the fifth facade, with a clear but concise clarification of fall protection for roofs.
Expanding its Therml=Block(TM) product line, Tubelite Inc. announces TU24650 Series storefront system with a dual pocket poured-and-debridged thermal break.
The glasstec trade fair and its broad range of innovations and information will once again attract thousands of visitors to Düsseldorf. Top-class speakers in various forums, conventions and special exhibits will supplement the comprehensive trade…
The data sheets "Psi values for windows" issued by the "Warm Edge" working group of the Federal Flat Glas Association (BF) are known even beyond German borders.
Low-cost coating would disrupt the building retrofit market and potentially save billions in electricity.
At its last General Assembly, Glass for Europe, the trade association of Europe's manufacturers of building, automotive and solar-energy glass, elected Dr Reha Akcakaya Chairman of the Board of Directors of Glass for Europe.
AGC was the first to introduce U4-4th Surface Technology to the glazing industry. U4 utilizes a solar control low-e coating on the #2 surface, combined with AGC's Comfort Select™ 73 passive solar low-e on the #4 surface.
AGC Glass Europe introduces Planibel Clearsight, its exclusive anti-reflective glass. The special anti-reflective coating helps to minimise glare while reducing light reflection to just 0.8%, significantly lower than conventional float glass.
Bielefeld. At the end of February 2016, Schüco International KG received two of the renowned Gold iF Design Awards.  The winners were the innovative and aesthetically outstanding Schüco Parametric System and Schüco FWS 60 CV façade systems.
Glassiled is AGC’s glass product featuring embedded Light-emitting diodes (monochrome or RGB(1)) powered by a transparent conductive coating.
The Glass and Glazing Federation welcomed its new President, Andrew Glover, Managing Director of West Yorkshire Windows at the President’s Reception at a private function in Southwark, London on 18th February.
The glorious past of glass - Be it the National Grand Theater of China or the Bloch Building at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, history has in its pages that the world’s most astounding structures are carved in glass.
AGC Glass Europe is launching a new app to help users choose the most appropriate acoustic glass for their needs based on the level of noise pollution around them.
The building envelope can truly make or break energy-efficiency efforts. Major improvements to heating, cooling, and ventilation systems may help reduce energy, but those savings could fly out the window if the building envelope lacks appropriate…
On 3rd of February 2016, the GGF responded to the HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) Consultation on “Changes to the reduced rate of VAT for Energy Saving Materials” as published on 9th December 2015.
February 3, 2016 a meeting on the topic held in Russia StekloSouz in the framework of energy saving programs: "Implementation of a package of measures for the withdrawal of glass factories on the wholesale electricity market and power".
Questions answered by the president of "Russian StekloSouz" - Viktor Osipov, chairman of the Organizing Committee of the international trade fair "World of Glass 2016".
The Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) released today a comprehensive advocacy agenda for 2016, which outlines top policy priorities for the window, door, and skylight industry that will boost the housing and construction industry…
Need to reform the EU ETS framework - Glass Alliance Europe welcomes the launch of the discussions on the reform of the EU ETS post 2020 with the European Commission proposal of 15 July 2015.
Proper Procedures for Cleaning Architectural Glass Products
As the importance of energy efficiency becomes more apparent, the use of renewable energy sources and better insulation has sky rocketed.  However, more innovative solutions to reduce energy usage in residential and commercial properties are being…
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has updated and released a document laying out the process for determining the thermal performance characteristics of fenestration systems, specifically in commercial buildings.
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) continues to raise concerns based on feedback from companies in the glass and glazing industry, that all is not entirely well in the provision of fire safety measures in buildings.
Smart windows clean themselves, save energy and mimic moth eyes to cut glare
The Flat Glass Council is the Employers Organisation for those GGF Members involved in the manufacture and processing of flat glass and site glaziers.