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Vacuum Insulated Glass Demand Propelled by Real Estate Entities’ Interest
A recent market intelligence study by Transparency Market Research (TMR) says that the state of the vacuum insulated glass (VIG) market, which was previously fueled by the demand for sound-proof and aesthetic designs, is continuing that trend while gaining traction … Continue reading
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Tagged Transparency Market Research, vacuum insulating glass, VIG
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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
Task Group Updates Kick Off IGMA Summer Conference
The Insulating Glass Manufactures Alliance (IGMA) Summer Conference 2018 began Tuesday in Vancouver, Canada, with a focus on Emerging Technology and Innovation Task Group updates. Thermal Stress IGMA technical director Bill Lingnell of Lingnell Consulting Services updated members about the … Continue reading
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Tagged ASTM, IGCC, IGMA Summer Conference 2018, thermal stress standard, VIG
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2018 Annual Conference Underway with Insulating and Energy Discussions
The first meeting of the integrated Glass Association of North America (GANA)-National Glass Association (NGA), the 2018 Annual Conference, is underway this week at the Napa Valley Marriott Resort & Spa in Napa, CA. A number of organizational and re-structuring … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018 annual conference, aaron thompson, energy glass, Environmental Product Declarations, GANA, Glass Association of North America, IGMA, IGU, Insulating Glass, Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance, john kent, LCA, Margaret Webb, mitch edwards, National Glass Association, NGA, vepd, VIG
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Interpreting the Safety Testing of Vacuum Insulating Glass within ANSI Z97.1-2015
Since the publication of the ANSI Z97.1-2015 standard, there have been requests for interpretations of how to best test vacuum insulating glass (VIG) for safety performance. One is that the glass should be tested as a final product, another is … Continue reading
