What does the new decade hold for the glass and glazing industry?

Here are some of the insights:   

• The industry needs to continue progress on energy-saving advantages of glass, including triple glazing. 
• We need to stay vigilant on development of energy efficiency codes, environmental laws and sustainability.  
• The glazing industry needs to work to make smart glass and energy efficient glass more affordable and educate architect and building owners on their benefits. 
• We should focus on how to best communicate between the different trades and streamline product selection. 
• We must tackle environmental issues such as bird safety and recycling of glass and glazing products.  
• We need to ensure window to wall ratios are protected and promote the benefits of glass in the building envelope.  
• We must advocate for utilizing glass in building facades as well as interiors. 

Tell us what you think. Please email us at ngapress@glass.org.