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January 28, 2013The basics: In an effort to improve building energy performance, owners of the Energy Star-rated Kevon office building in Pennsauken, N.J., recently installed the Renovate by Berkowitz (RbB) window system. Although much of the building incorporates energy-saving technologies, the original 1971 windows were constructed without energy-efficient features. The building owners updated all 651 windows... -
January 28, 2013The basics: The team in charge of renovating the exterior of the Federico Degetau Federal Building and the Clemente Ruiz Nazario U.S. Courthouse in San Juan, Puerto Rico, faced notable challenges. Built in the 1970s, both buildings were in need of repair, including replacement of deteriorating windows. The basic challenge was to protect the federal office buildings and their occupants while... -
Industry leaders predict slight uptick in the market for 2013January 28, 2013U.S. glass company leaders—from full-service glass shops, to large contract glaziers, to glass and metal suppliers—say they are optimistic about 2013. While the industry continues to face notable challenges—a slow recovery, uncertainty over taxes, and concerns about the implementation of the health care law, to name a few—officials, for the most part, say market conditions will continue to...
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January 25, 2013The basics: An elevated glass walkway serves as a showcase design feature of the new international terminal at Edmonton International Airport in Alberta, Canada. The design team wanted specific blue-colored glass floor panels along the walkway that would provide a modern look while still maintaining the privacy of travelers walking on it. To be successful in a busy airport, the glass floor panels... -
January 25, 2013The basics: This 12-story, multi-use, public housing development is the home of the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency, and 108 units for the elderly and/or disabled. Constructed in 1975, the 98,000-square-foot building required significant upgrades. A $10 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant, supplemented by $4.5 million from the SHRA, funded the project, which included... -
January 24, 2013The basics: Maine's Woolwich School recently underwent a $16.2 million renovation to provide for larger, daylit classroom spaces. Daylighting studies have shown that high levels of daylight in schools increase attendance and achievement rates, reduce fatigue and improve health, according to a release from Unicel Architectural. To maximize daylighting while avoiding issues of glare and... -
January 24, 2013The basics: The 30-story Kirby Drive Tower, a luxury condominium tower in Houston, was given a facelift that included installation of a sleek and modern frameless glass railing system on 143 balconies. The durable glass railings provide unobstructed views to residents. More than 3,500 linear feet of glass railing systems were retrofitted to the tower balconies.The players: Glass balcony system... -
January 24, 2013The basics: To expand its presence in Phoenix, UMB Bank opted for a modern structure that features a uniquely shaped building envelope with an extensive installation of dynamic glass. The building pushes the limits of design, managing to be a net-zero energy building while meeting LEED Gold certification guidelines, according to a release from SAGE Electrochromics."We were looking for glass that... -
January 22, 2013The basics: The University of California at Berkeley’s Energy Biosciences Building, also known as the Helios Building, features a modern wedge-shaped design achieved by differing ceiling heights and a tapering south end. A unitized curtain wall and 40 high-performance casement windows highlight the eye-catching design and allow light to penetrate into the deepest parts of the interior space,... -
January 14, 2013The basics: The $5.6 million restoration and rehabilitation of Gaillard Hall marks the final phase in a $70 million project at the University of North Georgia military college. The major renovation of Gaillard Hall transformed the 1950s era, international-style military barracks into a 21st century residence hall, complete with all modern amenities. The renovation included window and glass...
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Great Glazing: Custom interior officeThis commercial office space in Tulsa, Okla., features a 42-foot-long, custom, continuous art mural that spans 14 glass panels suspended from the ceiling. Created by Tulsa artist May Yang, the mural is based on local Oklahoma themes, transitioning from rural landscape to the Tulsa skyline. Great Glazing: Joliet Junior College Campus...
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Building on the success of the Top Glass Fabricators rankings introduced last year, Glass Magazine is expanding its coverage to include the Top Metal Companies, featuring the leading manufacturers and fabricators of metal products in the United States and Canada. The Top Metal Companies include those that manufacture, fabricate and sell curtain wall, storefront and entrance, commercial interior...
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In an effort to spotlight the people who make the Glass Magazine Award-winning products and projects possible, this year’s program included people-centric categories, for which the industry submitted their picks for best installer, production supervisor, project manager and sales rep.After narrowing down the nominations to three finalists in each category, the Glass Magazine editors asked the...
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