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Glass Brings Daylight, Transparency and Comfort to San Francisco High School

Transparency and daylighting were important to architect EHDD when designing San Francisco’s industrial arts-focused Lick-Wilmerding High School. To achieve aesthetic and performance desires, they worked with Solarban® 70 glass from Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) for new skylights and … Continue reading

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Webinar: Vacuum Insulating Glass Could Improve Window-to-Wall Ratio

Vacuum insulating glass (VIG) is a high-performance glazing product that can provide increased occupant comport and reduced U-values. However, the technology is still fairly new to the U.S. market. In a webinar titled “How to Design for Sustainable Buildings with … Continue reading

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Occupant Comfort, Oversized Glass and Industry Trends in Focus at AIA

Architects had access to the latest building solutions from the glass and glazing industry at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2018 in New York last week. One major focus for architects is the importance of occupant comfort. Rather than leave … Continue reading

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