Every two years, representatives throughout the glass industry gather at the Façade Tectonics Institute (FTI) World Congress to discuss innovation in the art, science and…
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Newsmakers April 2026
Appointments Facade Tectonics Institute The Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) appointed Attila Arian as its new president. FTI officials say Arian, a member of the organization’s…
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New Leadership at Facade Tectonics Institute as Attila Arian Takes Helm
The Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) appointed Attila Arian as its new president. FTI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the art, science and technology…
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Abstract Deadline Approaches for 2026 Façade Tectonics World Congress
The deadline to submit abstracts for the 2026 World Congress is February 1. The event will take place Sept. 28 – Oct. 2, 2026, at…
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GPD Sessions Explore Secure and Sustainable Glass Applications
Knowledge and innovation are staples of Glass Performance Days (GPD). This year’s program featured experts discussing trends, changes, research, and the developments impacting the glass…
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Facade Tectonics Institute Unveils New Board of Directors
The Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) introduced its new Board of Directors for 2025. The group is responsible for advancing FTI’s mission to drive innovation, research…
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Why Energy-Efficient Glass Still Faces Adoption Barriers
How can the glass industry ensure its products are accurately represented in energy-efficient programs, and what is the current state of high-performance glazing? These topics…
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Salt Lake City to Host FTI 2024 World Congress in October
The upcoming Façade Tectonics Institute’s (FTI) 2024 World Congress will highlight the latest façade research and developments worldwide. The event will be held from Oct.…
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FTI’s World Congress Heads to Salt Lake City
The Façade Tectonics Institute’s (FTI) 2024 World Congress event returns Oct. 8-10, 2024, at the University of Utah in Salk Lake City. This peer-reviewed paper…
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Newsmakers March 2024
Obituary B&G Glass Eugene E. “Gene” LaFollette, cofounder of B&G Glass, died in Punta Gorda, Florida, on January 19, 2024. LaFollette helped start Pennsylvania-based B&G…