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Ahead of his keynote at the Nordic Façade Forum 2025 in Helsinki, James O’Callaghan was interviewed by Aarni Heiskanen.
Glas Trösch glass solutions played a key role in the energy-efficient refurbishment of the 1970s Minoteries housing complex in Geneva.
Victoria Regina Tower in Brussels is embracing a sustainable future with the help of Şişecam’s high-performance solar control glass.
The Face2Face Campus in Katowice features Glas Trösch’s high-performance glass, combining design, comfort, and efficiency.
A recent project has witnessed the fusion of safety and art, with a breathtaking artwork transformed into an interior design partition.
Developed by Related Ross and designed by SOM, the project showcases Solarban® R77 Acuity® glass by Vitro, setting a new standard for modern office design.
In the new University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Glas Trösch contributes with high-performance glazing to create a healing environment for children with congenital heart conditions.
In the new Limespark Primary School in Öhringen, OKALUX insulating glass helps create a bright, glare-free environment that supports focused learning and energy efficiency - especially in the integrated sports hall.
At The Bridge Hotel in Wrocław, Glas Trösch contributes to a seamless blend of design, comfort, and energy efficiency with its high-performance SILVERSTAR glazing.
The topic of thin glass especially for new applications in architecture attracted a great deal of interest among trade visitors at the past glasstec and its special show “glass technology live”.
At Seattle’s Allen Institute for Brain Science, OKATECH glass helps bring transparency and texture to a space where design meets discovery.
March brought continued challenges for architecture firms, as the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded a score of 44.1, indicating that many firms are still experiencing declining billings.
PRPM Architekten’s design connects old and new Innsbruck, with OKALUX KAPILUX T providing diffuse daylight and thermal comfort.
With SANCO ESI Sun and SANCO Plus Zero NG glazing by Glas Zange, the project combines sleek architectural design with outstanding solar control and thermal insulation, shaping a bright, energy-efficient future for the city.
Featuring OKALUX EVO insulating glass, the architecture invites nature in while ensuring optimal light, comfort, and energy performance.
With dynamic glazing by Scheuten Glas and a façade designed to perform as well as impress, the building blends visual impact with energy efficiency — redefining modern urban living.
Articles
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.
The present work presents the investigation of historical glass and glass constructions in a suburb of Dresden.
