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Adapting to climate change

Building and urban planning in a changing climate

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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.

© US Department of State
New perspective on American windows

The US window market as seen by a German traveller

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In October 2023, our guest author Markus Brunner embarked on a trip through the US. What had been planned as a private holiday, nevertheless brought out the window nerd in him. Read exclusively on GW-News and from his own perspective what Markus discovered.

© AGC Glass Europe
AGC

New "Stopray" coatings for summer thermal insulation

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Climate change is leading to more frequent hot spells today, while at the same time demands for daylight transmission are increasing. In response, AGC Glass Europe has expanded its solar control glass range to include three new "Stopray" coatings that are highly selective, colour neutral and low reflective.

© Dmitry Tkachenko
Warm edge

Innovative glazing solutions for museums and art galleries

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Super Spacer can lay claim to some world premieres in facade technology solutions. Here are some very spectacular examples in museum spaces.

© AGC Glass Europe
Sound insulation glass

New AGC sound insulation glass for facades and glass walls

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AGC Glass Europe's new Stratophone sound insulating glass is multifunctional. The glass improves indoor comfort by protecting against noise pollution (Rw up to 53 dB) in residential and commercial buildings, while providing thermal insulation up to 0.5 W(m2K). Find out how the glass meets other important requirements here.

© Schüco International KG
Aluminium windows

Schüco’s aluminium profile AWS Optimized is now Passive House-certified

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Under the name AWS Optimized, Schüco is presenting its standard aluminium system to architects and metal fabricators in a variant with even better U values – right up to passive house standard.

© Frank Weber
Guardian Glass:

New solar control glass for more light and comfort

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Guardian Glass Europe has added SunGuard SNX 70 to its SunGuard eXtraSelective range of solar control glass. With its triple silver coating, it combines excellent solar control with light transmission of around 70% and high thermal insulation. Here are the details.

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PU foam:

8 fatal mistakes with polyurethane spray foam and how to avoid them

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The PU Foam Info Centre knows how to handle PU foam and has listed 8 fatal mistakes when using spray foam - and gives tips on how to avoid them.

© Edgetech
Glossary

Warm Edge

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In multi-pane insulating glass, a warm edge is an edge seal in which the spacer between the panes of glass is made of materials with low thermal conductivity.

© Vowisol Wintergärten
Glass knowledge:

What insulating glass is suitable for conservatories?

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Conservatories expand the living space, allow the "summer season" to be extended and act as an energy-saving climate buffer that is placed in front of the house. If you plan well, you will have to heat less:

© Daniel Mund / GLASWELT
Wooden windows:

Windows in integral construction: Slim profiles, more daylight

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The production of slim profiles for more daylight also poses challenges for machine manufacturers and suppliers. Homag offer a completely new window concept: