Vitro Architectural Glass Enhances Construct Tool with Vacuum Insulating Glass (VIG) Capabilities and Redesigned User Experience

Vitro Architectural Glass has introduced major upgrades to its Construct Tool, adding the ability to build configurations using vacuum insulating glass (VIG) and hybrid VIG while introducing a redesigned interface that makes it easier to construct, evaluate and compare architectural glass configurations.

The free online Construct Tool provides Vitro customers, fabricators, glazing contractors, architects and specifiers with detailed product and performance information to build custom insulating glass units (IGUs), evaluate configurations and generate project specifications. Drawing on performance data from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) International Glazing Database (IGDB), the tool also allows users to evaluate Vitro glass alongside other products in the database for a broader comparison of glazing options.

Among the most significant additions is functionality for VIG and hybrid VIG configurations, extending the tool to reflect growing interest in high-performance vacuum insulating glass. Users can now incorporate VacuMax™ VIG by Vitro into configurations and evaluate its performance.

Vitro’s Construct Tool has also been redesigned to provide a cleaner, more intuitive experience across desktop and mobile devices, making it easier to work with detailed glass information wherever a project takes users. A new comparison screen brings configurations and performance data together for easier side-by-side evaluation, while updated IGU and coating illustrations provide a clearer visual representation of each configuration. Streamlined navigation, improved dropdown menus and a modernized layout further simplify the process of exploring products, building custom units and accessing the technical information needed to make informed glass decisions.

“Whether you’re selecting glass, developing a specification or evaluating different configurations, our Construct Tool is designed to make that process easier,” said William Davis, Technical Service & Product Manager. “These upgrades give our customers a cleaner, more intuitive way to access detailed product information, build custom units, compare options and generate the reports they need to make informed project decisions.”

Additional enhancements to the Construct Tool include:

• Bird-Safe Glass Integration: Incorporate BirdSmart^® Bird Safe Glass and other bird-safe products into glazing configurations.
• Save & Duplicate Features: Save and retrieve projects and multiple IGU configurations for a more organized workflow; duplicate existing configurations to quickly create and evaluate variations.
• Expanded Laminate Options: Additional laminate thicknesses of 0.120", 0.180" and 0.270" expand configuration options.
• Enhanced Color Analysis: Delta E (dE*ab) calculations enable more precise color comparisons.
• Improved Print Capabilities: Glazing IDs make printed specifications easier to sort and reference during fabrication and installation.

Since its introduction in 2013, the Construct Tool has helped users evaluate glass configurations and develop detailed specifications. The latest upgrades make that process even easier, with VIG and hybrid VIG functionality, expanded comparison capabilities and a cleaner, more intuitive interface that helps users move efficiently from product evaluation to specification.

For more information about Vitro Architectural Glass’ full portfolio of glass solutions, visit vitroglazings.com or call 1-855-VTRO-GLS (887-6457).