Vitro Architectural Glass Commemorates Additional Solarban® Glass Milestones

UT Arlington Engineering Building, Richardson, Texas, Solarban® 90 Glass | Architect: SmithGroup, Glass Fabricator: Tristar, Glazing Contractor: Oak Cliff, Photography: Tom Kessler
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UT Arlington Engineering Building, Richardson, Texas, Solarban® 90 Glass | Architect: SmithGroup, Glass Fabricator: Tristar, Glazing Contractor: Oak Cliff, Photography: Tom Kessler

Date: 28 November 2025

Vitro Architectural Glass is marking a landmark year as several of its most influential Solarban® products reach major performance and innovation milestones.

Vitro Architectural Glass, the largest glass manufacturer in North America and industry leader in sustainability, is commemorating the 2025 milestones of additional members of its Solarban® solar control low-e glass portfolio. In addition to Solarban® 60 glass celebrating 25 years, Vitro proudly recognizes 20 years of Solarban® 70 glass and 10 years of Solarban® 90 glass.

The introduction of Solarban® 70 glass represented a pivotal advancement in architectural glazing technology. This product was the first to successfully integrate a third silver layer into its coating, thereby elevating glass performance to a previously unachievable standard within the industry. Two decades later, Solarban® 70 glass remains the most proven, commonly specified triple-silver-coated low-e glass on the market.

510 Vermont, Los Angeles, Solarban® 70 Glass | Architect: Gensler, Glass Fabricator: GlassFab, Glazing Contractor: Walters & Wolf, Photography: Tom Kessler
510 Vermont, Los Angeles, Solarban® 70 Glass | Architect: Gensler, Glass Fabricator: GlassFab, Glazing Contractor: Walters & Wolf, Photography: Tom Kessler

In a one-inch insulating glass unit (IGU), Solarban® 70 glass delivers a visible light transmittance (VLT) of 64% and a solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of 0.27. Its exceptional optical clarity and advanced thermal performance go beyond conventional limits, maximizing natural daylighting, elevating aesthetic appeal and enhancing overall building efficiency.

Imperial Tower, Durham, North Carolina, Solarban® 70 Glass | Architect: Little Diversified Architects, Glass Fabricator: Trulite, Glazing Contractor: Harris Cartner, Photography: JWest Productions LLC
Imperial Tower, Durham, North Carolina, Solarban® 70 Glass | Architect: Little Diversified Architects, Glass Fabricator: Trulite, Glazing Contractor: Harris Cartner, Photography: JWest Productions LLC

Introduced in 2015, Solarban® 90 glass pioneered quad-silver coated low-e technology, delivering an unparalleled combination of neutral-reflective aesthetics and superior solar control performance. This advanced glazing maintains an appearance similar to clear glass, both in color and reflectance, from interior and exterior perspectives. Its innovative design has garnered industry recognition, providing architects with expanded high-performance and aesthetic options for sustainable building envelopes.

UT Arlington Engineering Building, Richardson, Texas, Solarban® 90 Glass | Architect: SmithGroup, Glass Fabricator: Tristar, Glazing Contractor: Oak Cliff, Photography: Tom Kessler
UT Arlington Engineering Building, Richardson, Texas, Solarban® 90 Glass | Architect: SmithGroup, Glass Fabricator: Tristar, Glazing Contractor: Oak Cliff, Photography: Tom Kessler

In a one-inch insulating glass unit (IGU), Solarban® 90 glass delivers visible light transmittance (VLT) of 51% and a solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of 0.23.

SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, Sacramento, California, Solarban® 90 Glass | Architect: DLR Group, Glass Fabricator: Glassfab, Glazing Contractor: Bagatelos, Photography: Tom Kessler
SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, Sacramento, California, Solarban® 90 Glass | Architect: DLR Group, Glass Fabricator: Glassfab, Glazing Contractor: Bagatelos, Photography: Tom Kessler

Solarban® 60 glass, Solarban® 70 glass and Solarban® 90 glass can be combined with Vitro’s low-iron substrates like Starphire Ultra-Clear® glass and Acuity® glass for a more crisp, colorless appearance, and can be paired with Vitro’s range of performance tinted glasses.

With a legacy spanning over six decades, Solarban® glass has consistently pioneered glass innovation, securing its reputation as a trusted and proven solution for superior solar control and thermal performance.

For more information about Solarban® solar control, low-e glass, click here. To learn more about Vitro’s entire product portfolio, visit vitroglazings.com or call 1-855-VTRO-GLS (887-6457).

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