Facade & Windows

From 19 September to 17 October of this year, the European Commission gathered stakeholders’ feedback on the next steps of the New European Bauhaus. Announced in 2020, this is a transdisciplinary initiative which aims at supporting several of the European Commission’s political priorities.

The system manufacturer from Bielefeld was honored with the German Sustainability Award 2026 in the “Construction Industry Companies” category. The jury recognized the company's commitment to climate protection, resource conservation, and the circular economy in the construction industry.

Fensterbau Frontale will have a completely new look for its 2026 edition: “The trade fair. Windows. Doors. Facades” will become “Framing what's next.” What's behind this change? Answers can be found in an interview with the trade fair management and marketing team.

The 90 m high Grünblick residential tower in Vienna is a technically sophisticated project with an ingenious facade and customized glass railings and sliding systems from Glas Marte. Here are the details.

With their new office building in the German town of Donauwörth, Obel Architekten have created an ultra-modern working environment that also serves as an innovative living laboratory. Behind the striking louvre-blade facade, state-of-the-art ventilation technology from Schüco is installed. The systems are being tested and evaluated during operation. This project exemplifies how design, comfort and technical innovation can be combined convincingly. Here are the details.

When windows and doors are tested in accordance with the applicable standards, enormous forces act on the building components. The pressures generated during air permeability testing are high. The alternation between pressure and suction would be uncomfortably noticeable for people. See more on how Schösser und Beschläge Velbert in Germany are handling this.

With its curved shape, The Henderson is a new architectural landmark in Hong Kong. Glas Trösch supplied special glass. Here are the details.

The goal of the new Magura Bosch Parts & Services (MBPS) building in Nürtingen was to combine administration, service, and logistics under one roof. The two-story building complex sets high standards for sustainability across approximately 9,000 square meters. In addition to a flat roof used to generate solar power, skylights from Velux Commercial also make an important contribution.

Saint-Gobain Glass and LuxWall are entering into a strategic partnership to launch Insio, the next generation of vacuum glazing, in Europe. The integration of LuxWall's transparent insulation technology makes glass a highly efficient solution for energy-efficient building envelopes.

Danish window manufacturer Dovista (including Weru, Egokiefer, 4B) has officially completed its acquisition of French competitor Tryba. The deal gives Dovista access to Europe's second-largest renovation market and expands its portfolio to 13 independent brands.

In the heart of Brooklyn, the 555 Broadway building makes a strong architectural statement. The striking new building combines contemporary design with functional sustainability. Bird protection was particularly important to the builders, which was implemented with Ornilux mikado A71.

Change at the top of the established German BIPV manufacturer Sunovation. Long-standing managing director Heribert Ley hands over the reins to Sebastian Clausmeier. More details here.

Danish architect Lotte Elkiær designed a U-shaped villa in Villshärad where cedar wood meets a spectacular folding glass wall from Solarlux. The light-filled orangery connects the spaces, offering seamless transitions from cosy winter nights to open-air summer days.

EuroWindoor has submitted an opinion to the European Commission’s public consultation on the delegated act defining the rules for service providers involved in the Digital Product Passport (DPP) with relevance to construction products.

The Historical Museum of the Palatinate in Speyer, Germany, has been given a new glass roof. The construction, realized by Hunsrück-based glass refiner Wagener, now makes the traditional event venue usable all year round. Read how printed glass made it possible to dispense with external shading.

As one of the first passive house-certified residential buildings in Argentina, Casa Biguá demonstrates how modern versions of traditional construction methods can bring building concepts into harmony with the natural environment. Read more on how the Schüco Living 82 MD PVC-U system made this possible.

Balcony glazing specialist Lumon has completed the first renovation project in Finland using Lumon eRailing. This is a new type of balcony railing in which solar modules are integrated between the glass layers. The new technology combines the advantages of solar energy generation with an aesthetically appealing glass railing and offers the opportunity to significantly reduce electricity costs.

The Austrian specialist in the integration of solar modules into buildings and infrastructure has begun scaling up its solution. The existing network of partners, consisting of planners and contractors, is being continuously expanded.

Determining the effects of transverse tension and shear forces under different temperature conditions before and after ageing processes. Special test methods for the suitability of plastic web materials.

Graf Elektronik, based in Dornbirn, Austria, has a closed campus as a branch. The latest new building there impresses with its sophisticated logistics and a curved glass facade. This is constructed with Uniglas Sun facade glass from Glas Marte.