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Are Glass Coatings Getting Better with Age?
The development of low-E coatings in the 1970s was a game changer for architectural glass. It provided a means for builders, developers, architects and specifiers to use an abundance of glass, while keeping occupants comfortable and without concern of increased … Continue reading
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Tagged Alissa Schmidt, Guardian Glass, Kristen Petersen, Leigh Anne Mays, low-E coatings, Magnetron Sputtering Vapor Deposition (MSVD) coating, Nathan McKenna, Pilkington, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC), Tim McKittrick, Viracon, visible light transmittance (VLT), Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG)
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Breaking Bridges: Understanding Thermal Performance is Key to Ensuring Glazing’s Place on the Façade
Does it seem like you’re hearing the terms “thermal bridging” and “thermal break” more frequently? You are, and there’s a good reason for it. Simply put, when it comes to façades, thermal bridging is the movement of heat from the … Continue reading
TransAtlantic Debate Panelists Discuss the Glass Industry’s Role in Impacting Climate Change
How can the architectural glass industry have a positive effect on climate change? That was the question discussed during the Transatlantic Debate plenary session today during GlassCon Global VE-Glass Expo VE. Bruce Nicol, head of global design for Merck Window … Continue reading
World Congress Session Explores Opportunities for Combined Hurricane and Acoustical Performance
Safety, security and acoustic performance—all are benefits of laminated glass. But what happens when someone in hurricane-prone Miami, for example, in a busy high-rise neighborhood, wants glazing that combines sound control with the required hurricane performance? That’s somewhat of a … Continue reading
Go with the Flow: The Benefits and Opportunities of the Rainscreen Principle
Architects want beautiful buildings that are high-performance, use lots of glass, and don’t leak water. That’s how it starts. Now add in bigger spans of glass, minimal sightlines, make sure the glass is as clear as possible and add a … Continue reading
