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  • glasstec 2012: The event in pictures
    October 23, 2012
    The world's largest trade show, glasstec/solarpeq, opened October 23 in Düsseldorf, Germany. 

  • Great Glazing: PNC Legacy Project, Lantern Building
    October 22, 2012
    The basics: PNC Bank transformed Pittsburgh's Liberty Building into the modern, glass-clad Lantern Building. The 800-square-foot building is part of the PNC Legacy Project that celebrates the city's history—its culture, commerce and community, according to the company. The glass tower, with almost 1,600 square feet of channel glass, is topped by a green roof designed to naturally cool the...

  • Great Glazing: Hess Tower
    October 15, 2012
    The basics: Hess Tower was the first office building in Houston's central business district to earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. The 29-story, Class A office building features 40,000 square feet of aluminum panels that were assembled into a unitized curtain-wall system, according to a Linetec release.The players:...

  • Great Glazing: Absolute Towers
    October 8, 2012
    The basics: Absolute Towers, dubbed the "Marilyn Monroe" building because of its curvaceous design, stands out prominently among the traditional box-style buildings of the Mississauga, Canada skyline. The structures were awarded "Best Tall Building Americas" for 2012 by the Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, according to an AGC Glass Co. North America release. The project consists of...

  • G3: Industry insiders talk glass
    What are end users asking for in terms of products and services?
    October 2, 2012
    Commercial Filip Geeraert, president and CEO, Deceuninck “[Our customers] are definitely looking for something innovative. A nice example is the genius window system … We also see more colors; laminate; paint. [And we’ve] seen major changes in the commercial [market], beyond multifamily homes. People are also interested in the green initiative. Everybody talks about sustainability, so...

  • Technology: Solving a 'glaring' problem
    New computer modeling software can help prevent reflectivity problems in façade design
    October 2, 2012
    Most building codes do not explicitly limit solar reflectivity in the architectural design criteria; however, performing a solar reflectivity study in the initial design stages can help prevent reflectivity and exterior glare problems.

  • BIPV: Coming to a building near you?
    Early adopters key to growing this niche market
    October 2, 2012
    Glass Magazine recently interviewed Diego Cuevas, Onyx Solar Energy, to discuss the future of this technology.

  • Codes & standards: Know your rights
    October 2, 2012
    Several years ago, the Building Officials and Code Administrators organization hosted a group of Eastern European code officials who were interested in learning about code administration in the United States. After a month of observing American-style code enforcement, they were asked their opinion of it. “Too democratic,” they responded. Sometimes, the rules of this “too democratic” process can...

  • Great Glazing: GSA Federal Office Building #8
    October 2, 2012
    The basics: The U.S. General Services Administration's Federal Office Building #8 in Washington, D.C., underwent a major modernization that included installation of a new curtain wall. The blast-mitigating curtain wall was designed to enhance the façade with contemporary aesthetics and high-performance functionality, while providing occupants with expansive views and plentiful access to natural...

  • Top Metal Companies
    Leaders in the U.S. and Canadian markets
    October 1, 2012
    A look at the leading manufacturers and fabricators of metal products, broken down by sales volume, number of locations and product offering. 
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