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As one of the world’s leading flat glass manufacturers, Şişecam continues to create value for the architecture and construction sectors with its Reference Projects Book, the out come of a meticulous study covering a broad global geography.
High-performance glazing enhances transparency, energy efficiency, and bird-friendly design at Washington State University’s new engineering hub.
When it comes to oversized architectural glass, size alone is never the real achievement.
As the OPPO Global Headquarters façade surpasses 60% completion, NorthGlass is helping bring Zaha Hadid Architects’ visionary design to life through advanced curved-glass engineering and manufacturing expertise.
EnduroShield was applied to 2,200 m² of glass at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Health Sciences Building, supporting low-maintenance performance and bird-friendly design goals.
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.
Vitro’s advanced glazing technologies are helping Harvard’s Gund Hall achieve significant improvements in energy performance and occupant comfort.
More than 20 free-to-attend, CPD-certified Big 5 Talks sessions span seven themes across the three-day event
The ABI fell from 49.8 in March, when billings were essentially flat, to 48.3 in April, signaling that more firms reported declining billings than rising billings.
Articles
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.
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.
