Guardian will also feature its North American jumbo coated glass capability and a special charity initiative
Auburn Hills, Mich. – June 4, 2018–Architects and designers seeking bird-friendly glazing that delivers high performance and desirable aesthetics will find new solutions at the Guardian Glass booth at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention in New York City June 21-23.
Guardian SunGuard® SNX-L 62/34 HT coated glass combines triple-silver low-E technology with frit patterns to mitigate bird collisions. Guardian Bird1st™ UV coatings will soon be available, and can be combined with Guardian SunGuard coated glass. The Bird1st glass coatings work with laminated glass to break up the reflectivity allowing the glass to be more visible to birds, but very subtle to the human eye.
111 Murray Street in New York City, featuring Guardian SunGuard® glass solutions. Credit: © DBOX
Almost 1 billion birds may be killed in building collisions each year[1]. As government entities, building owners and communities join conservationists to address this issue, architects and designers are doing their part by designing new construction and retrofits that discourage birds from mistaking large expanses of glass for sky.
“We’ve listened to our customers and created a bird-friendly solution that incorporates a frit pattern with SunGuard SNX-L 62/34 coated glass to deliver the solar control architects expect from SunGuard coated glass,” explains Sarah Wansack, marketing manager, Guardian Glass.
Complimenting Guardian’s bird-friendly products in Booth #1003 will be the full roster of high performance SunGuard®coated glass products and services, InGlass®interior coated glass products and the new Guardian Vacuum IG (see related news release). Guardian SunGuard coated glass products have long brought value to iconic New York City projects. From the Hearst Tower to the nearly complete One Vanderbilt to the Verizon Building retrofit, there are dozens of buildings that illustrate what happens when architects build with light®.
Guardian Glass Architectural Design Manager Bruce Milley will present the continuing education course Designing with Large-Scale Glass: Trends & Considerations Thursday, June 21, 2:15-3:15 p.m. in CE Theater D, Booth 4178. Milley and team members in the booth will address questions about the first Guardian Glass jumbo coater in North America, scheduled to launch in the fall.
Architects can support Habitat for Humanity just by dropping by Booth #1003. A huge ring in the Guardian Glass booth floor will name more than 1,000 Guardian Glass architectural partners, additional firms and schools. Architects and students who identify their organization guarantee a $20 donation from Guardian to Habitat for Humanity. “We have more than 1,000 ‘bricks’ in the booth, and we have a goal of donating $25,000 to Habitat,” explainsRick Zoulek, vice president – Americas, Guardian Glass. “Part of Guardian Glass’ vision is to create value for society, and one of the ways we do that is by giving back to our communities. This is a way we can also make it fun for our customers and AIA attendees to participate.”
Guardian Glass will bring back its popular Happy Hour Thursday, June 21, 3:30-5:30 p.m. in Guardian Glass Booth #1003.
AIA attendees can visit Guardian Glass Booth #1003 for more information, or visit guardianglass.com.
Guardian Glass
Guardian Glass, a major business unit of Guardian Industries, is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of float, coated and fabricated glass products. At its 25 float plants around the globe, Guardian Glass produces high performance glass for use in exterior (both commercial and residential) and interior architectural applications, as well as transportation and technical products. You’ll find Guardian glass in homes, offices, cars and some of the world’s most iconic architectural landmarks. The Guardian Glass Science & Technology Center continuously works to create new glass products and solutions using the most advanced technology to help customers see what’s possible™. Visit guardianglass.com.
About Guardian Industries
Guardian Industries, a global company headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, employs 18,000 people and operates facilities throughout North America, Europe, South America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Guardian companies manufacture high-performance float, coated and fabricated glass products for architectural, residential, interior, transportation and technical glass applications, and high-quality chrome-plated and painted plastic components for the automotive and commercial truck industries. Guardian’s vision is to create value for its customers and society through constant innovation using fewer resources. Guardian is a wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc. Visit guardian.com.
[1] Up To One Billion Birds May Be Killed Annually In Building Collisions, New Study Says
