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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.
Fineo has become the first and only vacuum insulating glass with a third-party verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). Read here how the brand of AGC Glass Europe achieved the low value of 18.9 kg CO2 eq./m².
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.
When Vitrum 2025 opens its doors in Milan/Rho from September 16 to 19, Hegla will also be there as an exhibitor. We asked Hegla Managing Director Bernhard Hötger what his company will be presenting.
Preserving historical structures while also meeting modern energy efficiency requirements calls for customized solutions. Fineo vacuum glass was used in the renovation of Wynendaele Castle in West Flanders – a technology that convincingly combines heritage preservation and craftsmanship.
Decorative Glass reinterprets an ancient artistic-cultural heritage with modern materials to create individually designed products. Arab Union Glass is a leading player in the flat glass processing industry, producing top-notch IG units. Together they supply architects with complete solutions. And Lisec machines & software solutions supports them to realize their vision.
At Vitrum 2025, Forel will present new vertical systems for the production of insulating glass, glass edge processing, and systems for automated logistics processes. Among other things, the focus will be on a new sorting system for finished insulating glass units.
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.
NorthGlass Coating BU has achieved a technological milestone with a new coating line for 24 m long glass. With this development, the supplier aims to meet the growing demand for large-format, high-performance facade glass in XXL format.
Swisspacer, the manufacturer of spacer bars for insulating glass, is moving to a new location in Lengwil in the Swiss canton of Thurgau. Read what CEO Matthias Bach has to say about the move, how modern workplaces are being created at the new location, and Swisspacer's commitment to the region.
As the Pathé Palace, a Belle Époque building in the heart of Paris now restored to its former glory, shows, warm-edge spacers can play many more roles than simply increasing energy efficiency and indoor comfort. There is a growing demand on the aesthetics, processing quality and production-related advantages of the product. See here more details on this stunning project and how Edgetech’s Super Spacers fit the bill.
H.B. Fuller | Kömmerling will be participating in the Glass Performance Days (GPD) in Tampere, Finland, from June 10 to 12, 2025. At the Nokia Arena, the company will be presenting its forward-looking technologies and solutions for the further development of the modern glass industry under the headline “Glass – The In/Visible Impact”.
European manufacturers eyeing the US market can gain valuable insights into NFRC certification and energy efficiency standards at a free online seminar hosted by ift Rosenheim and the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) on July 1, 2025.
In the One River North building in Denver, an artificial canyon winds its way through the 16-story structural glazing facade – a spectacular architectural detail and a complex function for the facade glass. These were implemented using the Ködispace 4SG warm edge system, which ensures energy efficiency in accordance with IGU units under the extreme climatic conditions of the city.
A few days ago, Lisec held its annual School Day, giving around 140 students and pupils from the surrounding area of its Austrian headquarters the opportunity to get to know the company better. This included offerings that were both fun and informative.
Butylver TPS, the Fenzi Group's thermoplastic spacer bar for insulating glass, has officially received CEKAL certification. This emphasises the Fenzi Group's commitment to supplying products that meet the highest standards of quality, durability and energy efficiency.
A new architectural landmark now graces the beach promenade of the popular Belgian seaside resort of Knokke-Heist: The Heldentoren with its two sister buildings offers its residents panoramic views to the sea. Insulating glass featuring the Swisspacer Ultimate warm edge spacer ensures living comfort behind the glass facades.
The situation concerning tariffs in the US is currently unpredictable. Against this background, the question arises as to whether it would make sense for European suppliers for the glass industry to establish additional branches elsewhere in North America, e.g. in Canada, a highly developed and mature market. And with tariffs also impacting Canada, it may be in the country’s interest to open up to the wider world. Our expert Val Voznyi lives in Canada and has answers.
The reuse of glass is becoming increasingly important for the construction industry. In order to promote glass recycling, Schüco and Saint-Gobain Glass Germany are now entering into a partnership to jointly utilise used glass from existing buildings for the material cycle and bundle material flows.
The London skyscraper 8 Bishopsgate combines a striking tiered design with high-tech sustainability features – from active facades with intelligent glass to energy reuse systems. Its use of AGC Interpane glazing and cradle-to-cradle materials helps it earn top environmental certifications.
A Belgian family wanted to renovate their Art Nouveau villa from the early 20th century in an energy-efficient and stylish way. One of the focal points was to replace the monoglasses of the 30 or so antique wooden mullion windows with 86 new Fineo vacuum-insulating glass units. Here are the details.
The Wicona project study TEmotion NG with ‘Water-filled Glass’ is designed to ensure outstanding energy efficiency and an optimised carbon footprint. Together with Water-Filled Glass Ltd, Wicona has developed TEmotion NG, a revolutionary facade solution that was recently presented as a study.
The German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt) recently granted general type approval (aBG) for Fineo vacuum insulating glass (VIG). Here are the details.
Glass facades are an integral part of modern architecture, but often pose a danger to birds as they do not recognise reflective or transparent glass surfaces as an obstacle. To minimise this risk, the glass facade of the Futurium in Berlin was fitted with bird protection glass. Find out here which product was used.
Glaston introduces a new technology for producing ultra-thin triple insulating glass with a centre pane as thin as 0.5 mm. This patented process enhances energy efficiency, reduces weight, and simplifies renovation projects, setting a new benchmark in the glass industry.
