At a groundbreaking event, Vitro Architectural Glass and the National Aviary announced that Vitro Architectural Glass is a contributing sponsor to restoration of the historic Wetlands exhibit.
Worldwide, billions of birds are killed as they collide with glass windows and building facades. In response to this global problem, Eastman, in partnership with SEEN AG, has introduced a new polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer for laminated glass: Saflex FlySafe 3D, a highly effectivesolution to avoid bird collisions without compromising on the view or beauty of glass facades.
American Bird Conservancy has joined forces with Washington College in Maryland to double its capacity to test and rate glass and other materials for their ability to deter bird collisions.