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EnduroShield has been specified for The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, helping protect multiple hundreds of shower enclosures across three buildings in a coastal Florida environment.
On Chicago's former Finkl Steel site, high-performance Vitro glass helps turn 1229 W. Concord into a daylight-filled, riverfront-facing model for next-generation life sciences design.
High-Clarity Solarban® 72 Starphire® Glass Helps Transform Pittsburgh International Airport Terminal
Vitro's Solarban® 72 Starphire® glass brings clarity and energy efficiency to Pittsburgh International Airport's new terminal.
From Qatar to the UK and the USA, Folienwerk Wolfen showcases landmark architectural projects featuring its evguard® laminated glass interlayer solutions.
Solarban® 70 glass brings transparency, solar control and comfort to UT Dallas’ innovative engineering campus.
Okalux will present its daylighting and functional glazing solutions at ARCHITECT@WORK in Rotterdam, taking place September 9–10, 2026.
For the 14-story Reverb Alton Collection apartment building in Kansas City, Burns & McDonnell chose Solarban® 70 Optiblue® glass to balance daylighting, views, and thermal efficiency with the character of the historic Crossroads Art District.
Gain valuable insights from industry experts at the 2026 FGIA Fall Conference in Calgary, AB, where timely education and practical solutions will take center stage.
Scientific findings proving the positive impacts of natural light on human health are redefining the role of fenestration, a daylighting expert told industry leaders at the FGIA Virtual Summer Summit.
CONSTRUTEC, VETECO, SMART DOORS and PISCIMAD, the trade fairs taking place from 10 to 13 November 2026 at IFEMA MADRID, have now launched ticket sales for trade visitor registration.
NorthGlass Showcases Advanced Curved Glass Expertise at AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2026
NorthGlass showcased its latest high-performance architectural glass and façade engineering innovations at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2026 in San Diego.
Joyce Owens, FAIA, has been elected 2027 President-elect/2028 President. Jonathan Matthew Taylor, AIA, has been elected 2027–2028 Secretary, and Sarah Woynicz, AIA, has been elected At-large Director.
AIA has created a commitment framework to help architects better serve their communities by building resilience and disaster risk reduction into the design and planning of new construction and renovation projects.
AIA proudly announced the winners of its 2026 Awards during a gala held at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront.
The 14th edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa officially opened yesterday at Johannesburg's Gallagher Convention Centre, inaugurated by Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala.
AIA will host the premier event for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry in San Diego June 10-13.
Articles
Pushing the boundaries of architectural glass: a new large-format bending furnace is making faster, more precise production of complex 3D glass shapes a reality.
Designing glazing for museum daylighting requires balancing art conservation, structural performance, and aesthetics—challenges explored through two sensitive glazing replacement case studies at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
This research proposes a suite of TO algorithmic frameworks that design specifically for structural glass.
As modern buildings increasingly use glass for its aesthetic appeal, managing excessive sunlight has become a challenge—this study explores how innovative kinetic façades can optimize indoor daylight while enhancing energy efficiency and comfort.
This paper addresses the constraints of thin glass in construction and explores optimal bending techniques to maximize its potential through a detailed study of its properties.
This study examines the potential benefits of Electrophoretic Light Modulator (ELM) on an Amsterdam office's energy and daylight performance using dynamic simulation of a shoebox perimeter zone model.
In this paper, we will discuss a challenging, iconic, heritage, refurbishment project – Channel 4’s headquarters building located in London, England.
The organic design and seamlessly reflective surface of “The Henderson” establish it as a landmark in Hong Kong. With its all-glass façade and a height of 210 m, the skyscraper designed by Zaha Hadid Architects offers spectacular panoramic views.
C-010106 by Sarah Oppenheimer features two structural glass periscopes that offer unique views above and below the footbridge where it is installed.
This paper describes the design concept and research process of NEERO-Façade, including the development of an integrated façade fixing and the slim substructure design.
The aim of this paper is to introduce, in a consistent manner, a holistic appraisal of how to address the refurbishment of modernist buildings of the late 20th century.
The approaches proposed by planners and architects for adapting to climate change will be discussed at glasstec 2024 (22-25 October, Düsseldorf) at its Architecture Forum.
