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Natural daylight supports our circadian rhythm, keeps us alert and productive. This is why humans prefer living and working spaces that are flooded with natural light. However, in a changing climate, buildings need also more air-conditioning due to longer and more intense periods of heat.
AGC Group has announced that it has succeeded for the first time in a demonstration test to recycle cover glass for solar modules into float glass. With the success of this test, AGC expects that cover glass can be used to make float glass.
Joachim Oberrauch, head of the South Tyrolean window manufacturer Finstral, talks about the importance of quality and sustainability in the construction industry and the role of the window industry in the European Green Deal.
Satinal has obtained the highest EcoVadis score to date, going from Silver to Platinum. EcoVadis is an international platform that assesses the environmental and social performance of companies.
For existing buildings, upgrading existing windows with vacuum insulating glass is an efficient and, above all, clean alternative to replacing the windows. In addition, it is also a financially attractive option, because BAFA subsidies can be applied for when new vacuum glass is installed. Here are the details.
With Carbon Control, Schüco offers a modular range with which the decarbonisation of windows, doors and facades can be controlled on a project-specific basis. One specific value is becoming increasingly important: the Global Warming Potential (GWP).
The Glass Performance Days (GPD) are among the most important glass conferences in the world today. From 13 to 16 June 2023, the GPD in Tampere will be the centre of the world for the global glass industry, presenting innovations and new trends.
Saint-Gobain is the first glass manufacturer in the world to use more than 30% hydrogen in energy (60% in volume) in the production of flat glass as part of R&D trials.
ML System supplies photovoltaic glass to the prestigious 20-storey Artery business centre, located in Vilnius, designed by the world-famous architect Daniel Libeskind.
As of now, Glass for Europe is a member of the European Solar PV Industry Alliance. Its activities aim to increase the production of solar modules and value chain components in Europe.
Fineo will present new vacuum glasses at BAU (17-22 April 23 in Munich), among others in combination with Pyrobel fire protection glass. The special feature is that very slim fire protection glass structures with high transparency and optimised thermal insulation can be produced with it.
The specialist for oversized glass has set itself the goal for 2023 to gradually transition to more environmentally friendly production. And that not only since the energy prices been going through the roof.
In a recent circular, the German Federal Flat Glass Association points out that the effects of the war in Ukraine will also have an impact on the glass industry if gas and energy prices continue to rise. Here is the statement.
Based on the latest polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) technology, switchable smart glass (also known as smart glass or switchable glass) is glass that can be switched from frosted to clear at the press of a button. See here for the basics on this technology:
