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The Face2Face Campus in Katowice features Glas Trösch’s high-performance glass, combining design, comfort, and efficiency.
With EUROGLAS SILVERSTAR COMBI Neutral 70/35 T, the building achieves both energy efficiency and a radiant, modern aesthetic.
At 2,300m, Motta Hütte merges alpine tradition with modern design, featuring an open timber structure and high-performance glass for stunning views and top thermal efficiency.
A new glass curtain wall featuring high-performance tinted Vitro glass is elevating both aesthetics and energy efficiency at a North Carolina cancer center.
In Bielefeld, a future-oriented school extension by Pussert Kosch Architekten uses OKALUX glass to create bright, energy-efficient spaces that support modern learning and well-being.
Discover how thoughtful design and innovative daylight solutions come together at the Grace Hopper School, recently showcased during Architecture Day 2025.
FTI is proud to support the third edition of Performance-Based Façade Design (PBFD), taking place in Venice, Italy, from September 11–13, 2025.
A groundbreaking leap in façade design is on the horizon with new research into laminated thin glass offering unmatched strength, safety, and design freedom.
Daylight meets design in the new Activo center, where OKAWOOD enhances comfort, energy efficiency, and well-being on the shores of Bremen’s Werdersee.
Discover how Glas Trösch glass solutions bring clarity, efficiency, and timeless design to the heart of Katowice’s urban landscape.
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.
At Seattle’s Allen Institute for Brain Science, OKATECH glass helps bring transparency and texture to a space where design meets discovery.
In this interview for AEC Business, Aarni Heiskanen speaks with Jochen Regenauer of Kuraray about how innovative glass solutions are making building façades more sustainable and efficient.
Articles
This paper investigates the integration of colorimetric analysis into the architectural glass selection process, with a focus on utilizing spectral data to quantitatively characterize colour attributes.
A new AI-powered tool is set to transform the structural design and analysis of glass facades.
A new study shows that adding green building requirements to contracts boosts energy performance and sustainability in hot climate zones.
Gaps and Challenges in Modelling Optimization and Limit Performance Indicators
As glass curtain walls become increasingly popular in modern architecture, understanding how much solar radiation escapes through these transparent facades is essential for accurate cooling load calculations and energy efficiency.
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.
Can we state if the Heat Soak Test (HST) was done according to EN14179-1:2005 or not?
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.
The present paper and the related research provide insight into the possibilities to further process glass by additive manufacturing methods and thereby exploring the potential for the built environment.
Understanding the structural behavior of glass under combined static and dynamic loads is crucial for safety and stability.
The authors investigate the dynamic factor dependency on the major wind excitation parameters, including mean wind velocity, turbulence factor and system dynamic properties, using the Single Degree of Freedom simplification.
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