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When designing a façade today, a number of complex requirements must be considered: energy performance, low carbon footprint, comfort, durability, recyclability, aesthetics, cost effectiveness, etc.
Vitro’s Solarban® 72 Acuity® and Solarban® 90 glass help create a bark-inspired façade for UC San Diego’s Pepper Canyon West student housing.
Extreme Curves. 9 meters high, one meter in diameter, and millimeter precision
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS unveils its latest advancement in solar control: COOL-LITE® XTREME 51/23 and COOL-LITE® XTREME 51/23 II, the newest triple silver solar coated glass in annealed and to-be-tempered versions respectively.
Vitro Architectural Glass is marking a landmark year as several of its most influential Solarban® products reach major performance and innovation milestones.
Business conditions at architecture firms remained soft as the fourth quarter of 2025 began, according to the latest data from the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Architecture Billings Index (ABI).
Inspired by the nearby eucalyptus trees, UC San Diego’s Pepper Canyon West features Solarban® 72 Acuity® and Solarban® 90 glass by Vitro, combining performance and design in a façade that mirrors nature.
The NGA and its partners have achieved a major step forward in building codes, promoting natural daylighting in schools, dormitories, and apartments to support healthier, more inspiring spaces.
Vitro Architectural Glass has launched a refined project and case study gallery to inspire and support users in exploring new architectural possibilities.
Vitro introduces new resources on glass and embodied carbon, helping architects design greener, low-carbon projects.
Kuraray is set to host an exclusive, design-focused event series in South Africa, dedicated to the innovations behind its advanced laminated glass interlayers — Trosifol® and SentryGlas®.
Now in its 28th year, the COTE® Top Ten program recognizes projects that meet the AIA Committee on the Environment's strict standards for social, economic and environmental impact.
AIA collects and analyzes data from hundreds of architecture firms to create the industry’s most comprehensive and reliable report on salary and benefits.
Wedge will serve as the next EVP/CEO of the American Institute of Architects.
Educational event for architects to highlight Glass Magazine Award winners
Kuraray has announced that its interlayer technologies have played a critical role in the success of four recently recognized architectural projects.
Articles
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.
The report reflects the close cooperation between architecture, structure engineering and façade development and shows how resources can be saved with cross-disciplinary solution concepts.
