GE Lighting’s Chief Innovation Manager, Tom Boyle, discusses how GE is working to provide the modern consumer with LED lighting solutions that are affordable and intuitive. (Photo courtesy of GE) GE Lighting has worked with major ...
The 2013 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, hosted by Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), is fast approaching. The conference will take place Sept. 23 to 25 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown ...
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Wrightstyle, the UK steel glazing company, has significantly extended its system range by becoming a network partner for global building envelope giant Schueco. The Schueco accredited scheme gives customers the assurance that its ...
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Sentry Electric, one of North America’s most experienced and knowledgeable manufacturers of outdoor luminaires, proudly announces that BUILDINGS Magazine has selected the company’s LED Bollard family as a top 2013 Money-Saving ...
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Toronto, Mississauga and the GTA need their glass consciousness raised. Building experts say resiliency and energy efficiency are going out the window with all those floor-to-ceiling glass walls being installed in the city's towering ...
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Israel Berger, CEO of Vidaris Inc., has been elected to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows. Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA) is one of the highest honors the AIA can bestow upon a member, an ...
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The Department of Energy (DOE) has developed a preliminary commercial building energy asset score to apply to a large variety of commercial building types across the United States, and currently is seeking industry input on issues ...
Will preview new SOLARBAN 67 glass at Glass Association of North America event -- Joanne Funyak, PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) construction market manager for flat glass, is scheduled to speak at the Building Envelope Contractors (BEC) ...
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Should the appearance of an insulated facade reflect its function? Those involved in the research project on EWIS modulation say ´yes´! At BAU 2013, the World´s Leading Trade Fair for Architecture, Materials, Systems, in ...
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Glass for Europe is the trade association for Europe’s manufacturers of flat glass. Flat glass is the material that goes into a variety of end-products and primarily in windows and façades for buildings, windscreens and windows ...
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to invest $9 million in building envelope technology, and one area of focus is high-performance windows. According to Energy Secretary, Steven Chu, the average American family spends about $2,000 ...
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The Emirates Arena and Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome have just been completed, creating a new world class sporting landmark for Scotland. Curtain walling from Wicona was specified for this fantastic venue, which will be the showpiece for the ...
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UMB Bank Arizona is using dynamic glass from SAGE to create a comfortable indoor environment for its customers and employees while preserving a connection to the outdoors. UMB installed SageGlass® at a new Banking Center in ...
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It is our pleasure to invite you to this year’s ENERGY FORUM on Solar Building Skins. The main objective of the conference is to contribute to a multidisciplinary, integrated planning approach to sustainable buildings, and to create a ...
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Auburn Hills, Mich. – November 12, 2012 – Architects looking for glass innovations that maximize the efficiency and performance of their commercial building projects need look no further than Guardian Industries’ SunGuard ...
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