Designed to foster collaboration, study, and community, the Alan Magee Scaife Hall at the University of Pittsburgh features open, light-filled spaces—even in transitional areas like stairwells. To support this vision, the design team selected the Fireframes ClearView® System which incorporates butt-glazed Pilkington Pyrostop® fire-rated transparent wall panels with a Fireframes® Heat Barrier Series perimeter frame.  The result? A visually connected environment with enhanced daylighting and transparency, all while meeting stringent fire and life safety codes.

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Designed to foster collaboration, study, and community, the Alan Magee Scaife Hall at the University of Pittsburgh features open, light-filled spaces—even in transitional areas like stairwells. To support this vision, the design team selected the Fireframes ClearView® System which incorporates butt-glazed Pilkington Pyrostop® fire-rated transparent wall panels with a Fireframes® Heat Barrier Series perimeter frame.  The result? A visually connected environment with enhanced daylighting and transparency, all while meeting stringent fire and life safety codes.

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Designed to foster collaboration, study, and community, the Alan Magee Scaife Hall at the University of Pittsburgh features open, light-filled spaces—even in transitional areas like stairwells. To support this vision, the design team selected the Fireframes ClearView® System which incorporates butt-glazed Pilkington Pyrostop® fire-rated transparent wall panels with a Fireframes® Heat Barrier Series perimeter frame.  The result? A visually connected environment with enhanced daylighting and transparency, all while meeting stringent fire and life safety codes.

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From education and mixed-use to retail retrofits, the enhanced Series 3000 XT and 6000 XT storefront systems from Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope are engineered for performance-driven projects that demand more -- without requiring more from the installer. 

These upgraded thermal storefront systems deliver up to 25% better thermal performance over standard double-glazed storefronts, achieving U-factors as low as 0.20 using thin triple IGUs -- all while maintaining a standard 1" glazing pocket. 

With familiar center-set glazing, shear block or screw spline assembly, and a high-performance sill receptor, they install like the systems you already know. Available in two depths to fit project needs, the 3000XT (2" x 4-1/2") and 6000XT (2" x 6") offer a smarter path to meeting today’s energy codes -- with no extra steps on the jobsite. 

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From education and mixed-use to retail retrofits, the enhanced Series 3000 XT and 6000 XT storefront systems from Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope are engineered for performance-driven projects that demand more -- without requiring more from the installer. 

These upgraded thermal storefront systems deliver up to 25% better thermal performance over standard double-glazed storefronts, achieving U-factors as low as 0.20 using thin triple IGUs -- all while maintaining a standard 1" glazing pocket. 

With familiar center-set glazing, shear block or screw spline assembly, and a high-performance sill receptor, they install like the systems you already know. Available in two depths to fit project needs, the 3000XT (2" x 4-1/2") and 6000XT (2" x 6") offer a smarter path to meeting today’s energy codes -- with no extra steps on the jobsite. 

Read more HERE

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From education and mixed-use to retail retrofits, the enhanced Series 3000 XT and 6000 XT storefront systems from Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope are engineered for performance-driven projects that demand more -- without requiring more from the installer. 

These upgraded thermal storefront systems deliver up to 25% better thermal performance over standard double-glazed storefronts, achieving U-factors as low as 0.20 using thin triple IGUs -- all while maintaining a standard 1" glazing pocket. 

With familiar center-set glazing, shear block or screw spline assembly, and a high-performance sill receptor, they install like the systems you already know. Available in two depths to fit project needs, the 3000XT (2" x 4-1/2") and 6000XT (2" x 6") offer a smarter path to meeting today’s energy codes -- with no extra steps on the jobsite. 

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“Expect a future-proof refractory partnership”: this is the message RATH continues to send to the glass industry in 2025. Whether addressing the challenges of decarbonization or adapting to new glass production technologies, international refractories manufacturer RATH is the partner who provides the right refractory materials for the entire glass manufacturing process, enabling customers to move confidently into the future. 

 
To remain a strong partner for all types of high-quality glass production, RATH attaches great importance to continuous research and development. Examples include the Vibrorath K99 high-alumina and Vibrorath 420 zircon-mullite channel blocks, which ensure efficient melt flows thanks to their smooth surface, and the advanced FOURATH®4 feeder expendables series. Additionally, RATH supports the glass industry with its innovative hot gas filter elements, designed to meet the highest emission protection standards in industrial plants. 

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“Expect a future-proof refractory partnership”: this is the message RATH continues to send to the glass industry in 2025. Whether addressing the challenges of decarbonization or adapting to new glass production technologies, international refractories manufacturer RATH is the partner who provides the right refractory materials for the entire glass manufacturing process, enabling customers to move confidently into the future. 

 
To remain a strong partner for all types of high-quality glass production, RATH attaches great importance to continuous research and development. Examples include the Vibrorath K99 high-alumina and Vibrorath 420 zircon-mullite channel blocks, which ensure efficient melt flows thanks to their smooth surface, and the advanced FOURATH®4 feeder expendables series. Additionally, RATH supports the glass industry with its innovative hot gas filter elements, designed to meet the highest emission protection standards in industrial plants. 

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At Costco’s new 624,000-sq.-ft. Building 4 in Issaquah, WA, expansive glazing defines the open, collaborative environment. To meet code without sacrificing visibility, designers turned to Fireframes® Curtainwall Series and Fireframes® Designer Series full-lite doors with Pilkington Pyrostop®  fire-rated glass. Installed on Levels 1 and 9 of each main stairwell, these assemblies provide up to 120 minutes of fire protection while preserving openness. The slim steel profiles match adjacent non-rated systems for seamless visual flow, enhancing sightlines and wayfinding. TGP’s fire-rated solutions allow form and function to coexist—ensuring safety without compromising design. 

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At Costco’s new 624,000-sq.-ft. Building 4 in Issaquah, WA, expansive glazing defines the open, collaborative environment. To meet code without sacrificing visibility, designers turned to Fireframes® Curtainwall Series and Fireframes® Designer Series full-lite doors with Pilkington Pyrostop®  fire-rated glass. Installed on Levels 1 and 9 of each main stairwell, these assemblies provide up to 120 minutes of fire protection while preserving openness. The slim steel profiles match adjacent non-rated systems for seamless visual flow, enhancing sightlines and wayfinding. TGP’s fire-rated solutions allow form and function to coexist—ensuring safety without compromising design. 

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