Vitro Architectural Glass has introduced a new Advanced Low-Emissivity (Low-E) Glass Sample Kit featuring Vitro’s range of Solarban solar control, low-e glass products for convenient comparison.

Each product sample in the Advanced Low-E Glass Sample Kit features a solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of 0.25 or less, which indicates an ability to reduce the transmittance of heat energy from the sun, making them ideal for use in façade designs requiring daylighting control.

Included in the Advanced Low-E Glass Sample Kit are the following products:

• Solarban R100 Solexia Glass
• Solarban 90 Clear Glass
• Solarban R77 Solarblue Glass
• Solarban R77 Atlantica Glass
• Solarban 70 Solargray Glass
• Solarban 70 Solarbronze Glass
• Solarban 70 Optiblue Glass
• Solarban R67 Optigray Glass
• Solarban R67 Azuria Glass
• Solarban 60 Pacifica Glass

The sample kit’s design features imagery of specific projects constructed with advanced low-e glass products by Vitro to inspire architects and designers. The Advanced Low-E Sample Kit also contains educational inserts that provide helpful information about Vitro glass products, websites and services for building industry professionals.

With the 4BIRD product family, Saint-Gobain offers a range of glasses with effective bird protection combined with COOL-LITE solar control coatings that allow the architect to design without compromises on aesthetic or performances of the building envelope. The first products available in the series are 4BIRD Frit, a series of screen-printed pattern, 4BIRD Etch, a series of acid-etched pattern, and 4BIRD Lami, a series of laminated glass.

With the 4BIRD product family, Saint-Gobain offers a range of glasses with effective bird protection combined with COOL-LITE solar control coatings that allow the architect to design without compromises on aesthetic or performances of the building envelope. The first products available in the series are 4BIRD Frit, a series of screen-printed pattern, 4BIRD Etch, a series of acid-etched pattern, and 4BIRD Lami, a series of laminated glass.

VacuMax vacuum insulating glass by Vitro Architectural Glass integrates with any traditional, and even non-traditional, glazing system to maximize insulation performance. The product delivers an R-value of R14, close to that of a traditional wall. VacuMax VIG units consist of two lites of 4-millimeter glass separated by a non-leaded proprietary metal seal and a vacuum space. The unit’s slim construction and light weight allow it to be incorporated into virtually any traditional glazing system, window frame or curtain wall application. 

VacuMax vacuum insulating glass by Vitro Architectural Glass integrates with any traditional, and even non-traditional, glazing system to maximize insulation performance. The product delivers an R-value of R14, close to that of a traditional wall. VacuMax VIG units consist of two lites of 4-millimeter glass separated by a non-leaded proprietary metal seal and a vacuum space. The unit’s slim construction and light weight allow it to be incorporated into virtually any traditional glazing system, window frame or curtain wall application. 

VacuMax vacuum insulating glass by Vitro Architectural Glass integrates with any traditional, and even non-traditional, glazing system to maximize insulation performance. The product delivers an R-value of R14, close to that of a traditional wall. VacuMax VIG units consist of two lites of 4-millimeter glass separated by a non-leaded proprietary metal seal and a vacuum space. The unit’s slim construction and light weight allow it to be incorporated into virtually any traditional glazing system, window frame or curtain wall application. 

Guardian SunGuard SNR 35 coated glass provides a low solar heat gain, a neutral silver appearance and stunning neutral reflectivity. SNR 35 delivers a crisp, reflective look and features a lower solar heat gain coefficient of 0.17 for energy saving performance. By combining the classical, neutral aesthetic both at normal and angular incidence with superior energy performance, SNR 35 presents an attractive exterior architects seek while helping to provide bright, comfortable interiors, say officials.

Guardian SunGuard SNR 35 coated glass provides a low solar heat gain, a neutral silver appearance and stunning neutral reflectivity. SNR 35 delivers a crisp, reflective look and features a lower solar heat gain coefficient of 0.17 for energy saving performance. By combining the classical, neutral aesthetic both at normal and angular incidence with superior energy performance, SNR 35 presents an attractive exterior architects seek while helping to provide bright, comfortable interiors, say officials.

Vitro Architectural Glass has updated its online Glass Education Center website with a series of three new articles that address topics relating to sustainability, including a comprehensive review of embodied carbon, a discussion of biophilia and biophilic design, and a review of green building codes and code organizations. These courses are aimed at glaziers, architects, and those with an interest in sustainability within the industry. The three courses are available at glassed.vitroglazings.com.

Vitro Architectural Glass has updated its online Glass Education Center website with a series of three new articles that address topics relating to sustainability, including a comprehensive review of embodied carbon, a discussion of biophilia and biophilic design, and a review of green building codes and code organizations. These courses are aimed at glaziers, architects, and those with an interest in sustainability within the industry. The three courses are available at glassed.vitroglazings.com.