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Items Tagged with 'glass'

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FGIA Virtual Summer Summit Addresses Technical Topics

Topics include sealant compatibility, window glass design, NAFS
July 2, 2026

At the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Summit, industry leaders tackled critical technical challenges.


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Glazing's Contribution to Safer School Design
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Devin Bowman on School Safety, Sustainability and the Future of Glazing Design

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Devin Bowman
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
June 17, 2026
Technical Glass Products General Manager Devin Bowman shares insights from the National Glass Association’s Advocacy Days in Washington, D.C., where industry leaders met with lawmakers to discuss issues shaping the future of the built environment.
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Patient room doors with flexible privacy features widens possible uses within these spaces and improves patient comfort

Acoustics and Aesthetics: The Value of Integrated Opening Systems

While acoustic design impacts all occupancy types, it has elevated importance in health care
Andres Chavez
June 5, 2026

Building acoustics are a crucial design concern for all projects. Strategies for ensuring a sonically comfortable environment extend from the building’s exterior to deep within its interior, and often elements of these strategies must work together.


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Lehman College’s new Nursing Education, Research & Practice Center

Solarban 70 Glass by Vitro Architectural Glass Showcased on CBS Series, America ByDesign

The episode highlights how design teams used high-performance materials to enhance openness, connectivity and functionality in an educational setting
May 11, 2026

Lehman College’s new Nursing Education, Research & Practice Center, which features Solarban® 70 glass by Vitro Architectural Glass, was recently spotlighted on America ByDesign.


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Pine Rest Pediatric Center exterior

Michigan's New Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health Features Welcoming, Biophilic Design

Prioritizes Comfort, Safety, Resiliency
May 4, 2026

The newly constructed building demonstrates how Apogee Architectural Metals’ Wausau windows and Tubelite curtain wall support the comfortable, safe, therapeutic environment with a visually appealing, resilient, high-performance facade.


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FGIA Updates Guidelines for Identification of Visual Obstructions in IGU Cavity Spaces

IGMA TM-3100-26
April 21, 2026

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has released an advisory guideline intended for use by those who design, specify, fabricate and install insulating glass units, as well as end-users in commercial buildings, residential properties and single-family homes.


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NoMad Tower interior

The First Class A, East Coast Office Building To Use The Energy-Saving Window Technology

Global Holdings Selects LuxWall Transparent Insulation To Retrofit NoMad Tower
April 17, 2026

Global Holdings, the international real estate development and investment firm led by Chairman and Founder Eyal Ofer, announced a first-of-its-kind, Glass-Only Retrofit at Class A office tower 1250 Broadway, also known as Nomad Tower.


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Parkland Moody Outpatient Center exterior at night

Vitro Architectural Glass and Fabricator Network Celebrate Decades of Solarban Glass Innovation and Growth

Upcoming Vitro Certified Network meeting marks 25 years since inaugural gathering
April 16, 2026

Vitro Architectural Glass and its Vitro Certified Network of fabricators, located throughout North America, are celebrating 25 years of continuous innovation behind Solarban solar control low-e glass.


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FGIA Updates Manual on Box Spacers Used in IGUs

IGMA TM-2000-26
April 7, 2026

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated technical manual providing generic descriptions and test methods for insulating glass units (IGUs) utilizing box spacer constructions.


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Seattle-based Olson Kundig designs building on corner

Glass Combines with Brick to Help Blend New Office Structure with Historic Seattle Neighborhood

To strike the right blend of modernism and historical preservation, the architects thoughtfully designed four different window types
April 6, 2026

In searching for the perfect combination of building materials and styles to create a striking façade while honoring the district’s storied past, the design team tested countless samples and building mockups, and constructed full-scale, two-story brick façades.


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9/30/25 to 9/30/26
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Loss Mitigation Through Building Design

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand Through this course, learn about how specifying the roof edge is the single most cost-effective enhancement for wind uplift on a commercial roof and how you can help mitigate risk and protect lives through design.


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April 9, 2026

Strategies for High-Performance Below-Grade Waterproofing

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

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Roof Design Considerations That Prevent Installation Failures and Change Orders

Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.

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