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Eastman’s Bird-friendly Interlayer Utilized in Glazing from Saint-Gobain Glass

Saflex® FlySafe™ 3D

January 13, 2023

Saflex FlySafe 3D PVB interlayer was developed as a highly effective solution to address bird threats from architectural glass without compromising on aesthetics.

American Bird Conservancy Doubles Capacity to Test Bird-Friendly Glass

March 25, 2022

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.

Three Ideas for Bird-Safe Building Designs and Retrofittings

Matthew Zajechowski

December 31, 2021

As important as going green for the environment is, it isn’t enough to focus on energy alone. We must not forget the impact that humans have on all aspects of nature, especially the bird species.

Bird-Safe Glass at the National Aviary Earns Top Project of the Year Award

August 10, 2021

Vitro Architectural Glass has announced that two bird-friendly glass installations at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh have received a Top Project of the Year Award in the elite Environment + Energy Leader Awards program.

Glass Delivers Bird-Friendly Façade for University Research Building

June 3, 2021

Embracing a “science-on-display” theme, the state-of-the-art Collaborative Science Research Building at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada delivers an integrated, sustainable environment for the school’s biology and agricultural departments.

Bird-Friendly Glass Patterns for Exterior Building Applications

Guardian Bird1st Etch Glass

March 16, 2021

Guardian Glass North America now offers Guardian Bird1st Etch glass in four distinct bird-friendly patterns for exterior building applications

Eastman Signs Strategic Partnership with SEEN AG

November 2, 2020

To address the global challenge of birds colliding with glass in buildings, Eastman, manufacturer of Saflex PVB interlayers for architectural applications, announced a collaboration with SEEN AG.

Energy-Efficient, Bird-Safe Glass Installed at Garden Room

September 28, 2020

The National Aviary in Pittsburgh recently completed the installation of glass windows and doors at The Garden Room, a new glass-enclosed venue for weddings, special events, and educational programs that also will serve as a showcase for energy-efficient, bird-safe glass

Building Safer Skies for Birds in Wisconsin

August 13, 2020

On August 4, the Madison Common Council unanimously adopted the state’s first bird-friendly building ordinance.

Legislation to Reduce Bird Collisions Passes

July 28, 2020

American Bird Conservancy applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R 2, which includes H.R. 919 – Bird-Safe Buildings Act.

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Applications and Requirements for Roofing Adhesives in Membrane and Insulation Attachments

This webinar will offer a look at how architects, contractors, and other specifiers can better understand the application and adhesive requirements for roller and spray application of bonding adhesives and primers for a variety of membrane attachment systems. In particular, it will look at the rising trend of PVC attachment membranes that reflect the larger needs of the built environment, which is now so focused on healthy and sustainable living.

Electronic Leak Detection Testing, Standards, Science, and Practical Application

This course will cover Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) testing methods used for quality assurance of roofing and waterproofing membranes. Participants will learn about the principles outlined in the ASTM Standard Guide D7877 and ASTM Standard Practice D8231 and will be able to identify which assemblies are compatible with electronic testing and active monitoring.

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