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Clean Industrial Deal

Glass for Europe contributes to the consultation on the New European Bauhaus

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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.

Schüco company headquarters
Sustainability

Schüco wins German Sustainability Award 2026

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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.

From right to left: Elke Harreiß, Head of Department; Chiara Sträßner, Event Manager; Ramona Wißmüller, Head of Marketing.
Trade fair with a new look

Fensterbau Frontale 2026 focuses on sustainability and networking

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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.

Grünblick residential tower

Glas Marte: Glass fall protection up to a height of 90 metres

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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.

The Obel office building

A living laboratory for the ventilation of the future

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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.

Velbert Test Institute

Air tight or not air tight, that is the question

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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.

The insulating glass structures for the sculptural facade were developed by experts from Glas Trösch in collaboration with the design team.
Special glass and coatings from Glas Trösch

Glas Trösch: Sculptural facade and smart coatings for The Henderson

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

Magura Bosch Parts & Services

Velux Commercial: Everything combined under one roof

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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.

Facade

Vacuum solutions for facades – Saint-Gobain and LuxWall partner up

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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.

Acquisition

Dovista aims to conquer the French market with Tryba

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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.

The bird protection glass for 555 Broadway comes from arcon Glas.
Bird protection on Broadway

There is always magic in the air: 555 Broadway, Brooklyn, New York

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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.

Heribert Ley handing over the baton to Sebastian Clausmeier, the new managing director of Sunovation.
Solar facade

Sunovation: A new generation takes over management

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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.

Folding glass wall

Solarlux: Swedish villa blends glass innovation with cedar facade

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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 on DPP

A position on Digital Product Passport rules for European service providers

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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 column-free glass roof was designed and installed with consideration for the historic building fabric and monument protection.
Isolar

High-tech glass above the rooftops of Speyer

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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.

Schüco Living

Schüco’s contribution to one of the first passive houses in Argentina

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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.

BIPV

Lumon eRailing: Glass balcony railings with integrated photovoltaics

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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.

Test engineer operates test rig for testing profiles with thermal barrier according to DIN EN 14024.
ift Rosenheim

Testing metal profiles with a thermal barrier according to DIN EN 14024

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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.

One of the major projects implemented by MO Energy Systems' partners last year: The 900-square-meter solar facade at the middle station of the new Loser Panorama ropeway.
MO Energy Systems

Several large solar facades built using one standard solution

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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.

The curved glass facade is designed as a mullion-transom construction.
Glas Marte

Exciting curved glass facades in Austria

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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.

The curved, green roof blends perfectly into the floodplain landscape.
Glas Natter / Isolar Group

Glass and wood – such a beautiful combination

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The “Kita Unterm Regenbogen” daycare center in Dingolfing is a prime example of child-friendly construction: the result is a building that combines expressive architecture with sustainable materials. In addition to regional wood from the city forest, functional special glass from Glas Natter, part of the Isolar Group, was used.

Messe Düsseldorf

glasstec will have a new Director: Daniel Feische

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On 1 September 2025, Daniel Feische will move to the Glass Technologies portfolios as the Director and will be fully responsible as of 1 December. He succeeds Lars Wismer, who is taking on the role of Regional Head Messe Düsseldorf for Asia in Singapore.

The grid shell construction by seele, which has now been uncovered, consists of 403 nodes and a supporting structure made of 110 tons of steel.
Glass dome for Stuttgart 21

seele: Masterpieces in glass and steel

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The completion of the first glass grid shell for the new Stuttgart railway station marks a significant milestone for the Stuttgart 21 infrastructure project. With the completion of this impressive steel and glass dome by seele, a visible connection between the new underground track hall and the city center has been created for the first time.

Glass facade

Okalux transforms Canadian former school into civic centre

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Heritage meets innovation in Ontario, Canada: +VG Architects revitalised a historic school into a vibrant community hub. With wooden louvres embedded in glass, the facade delivers daylight, solar control and a warm, modern aesthetic – all while respecting the past.

Alamir Mohsen, CEO Lithium Designers, Frankfurt/Main (Germany)
Alamir Mohsen from Lithium Designers

3 answers: 3D-printed facade nodes – from theory to practical applications

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Turning groundbreaking research into real-world applications takes persistence and vision. Lithium Designers has moved from academic roots to international projects — and continues to expand its 3D-printing solutions for facades on a global scale.