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Consolidated Glass Holdings launches new website

Posted by | May 20, 2019 | 0 |

Consolidated Glass Holdings (CGH) launched a new website at cghinc.com. The mobile- and device-friendly website highlights the extensive glass fabrication capabilities of CGH’s family of companies across both architectural and security glass divisions. Glass fabricators in the CGH architectural division include J.E. Berkowitz, Solar Seal, and Columbia Commercial Building Products. The CGH security division includes Dlubak Specialty Glass and Global Security Glazing.

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Sculptor uses Guardian Glass for MSU Broad exhibition

Sculptor uses Guardian Glass for MSU Broad exhibition

Posted by | Apr 29, 2019 | 0 |

The Zaha Hadid-designed Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University features Guardian Glass on the façade and, now, on the inside as part of a new exhibition. Aspects of Tuazon’s works are inspired by inventor and engineer Steve Baer. The “water window” concept utilizes passive solar energy to store heat in water that is then released over time to heat the enclosed environment. 

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Vitro Glass names Estes regional architectural manager

Posted by | Oct 11, 2018 | 0 |

Vitro Architectural Glass has appointed Michelle Estes as the regional architectural manager for south central Texas. Estes, who most recently was an architectural sales representative for Masco Coatings Group, which represents Behr Paint, will market Vitro Glass products to architects and glazing contractors in Houston, Austin and San Antonio and help manage the glass selection process.

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San Francisco’s Vida comes to life with Winco Windows’ system, finished by Linetec

San Francisco’s Vida comes to life with Winco Windows’ system, finished by Linetec

Posted by | Oct 9, 2018 | 0 |

Located in the colorful Mission District of San Francisco, Vida brings to life a long-vacant space as an upscale, mixed-use residential and retail, urban infill project. Designed by DLR Group|Kwan Henmi, the façade reflects the color and texture of the neighborhood’s Latin-influenced murals, craft and culture, and is scaled with respect to the adjacent buildings’ varied heights and setbacks.

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Revamped Terminal F at Philadelphia International is an architectural glass showcase

Revamped Terminal F at Philadelphia International is an architectural glass showcase

Posted by | Sep 26, 2018 | 0 |

Designed by The Sheward Partnership, an award-winning, Philadelphia-based architecture firm, Terminal F’s new 34,000-square-foot baggage claim building features a striking geometric appearance. Clad in a mix of glass and metal, the two-floor facility offers abundant natural daylighting and is the airport’s first building to earn LEED® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Line 1 at Vitro Carlisle Plant Restarts Production

Posted by | Jul 30, 2018 | 0 |

“Working with our internal engineering team and our engineering contractor, we were able to make several improvements to the line,” said Roberto Cabrera, director of engineering, Vitro Architectural Glass. “Our goal was to get back into production as soon as possible, but with our combined experience we were able to make some environmental and production improvements that will provide greater efficiency and consistency.” 

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Vitro Architectural Glass expands online photo gallery

Posted by | May 11, 2018 | 0 |

Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) has added nearly 100 photos of new buildings to its interactive online project gallery at www.vitroglazings.com, including landmark structures such as the new Amazon headquarters building in Seattle (also known as Amazon Spheres) and the award-winning Grove at Grand Bay in Coconut Grove, Florida, designed by renowned architect Bjarke Ingels. The project gallery also assists architects with design and specification by integrating seamlessly with Vitro Glass’ online CONSTRUCT feature. This tool enables users to construct and compare insulating glass units (IGUs) using performance data from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) International Glazing Database (IGDB). It also allows them to generate, with a single mouse-click, industry-standard 3-part Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) specifications for any all-Vitro Glass configuration.

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J.E. Berkowitz launches redesigned, mobile-friendly website

J.E. Berkowitz launches redesigned, mobile-friendly website

Posted by | Dec 1, 2017 | 0 |

J.E. Berkowitz (JEB) launched a new, responsive website at JEBerkowitz.com. Optimized for mobile and tablet devices, the website was updated to include comprehensive details on JEB’s architectural glass solutions, an expanded project gallery, information on architectural specifications and LEED® certification, a newsroom, and more.

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Churchill Hall at Imperial Center to Include View Dynamic Glass System

Churchill Hall at Imperial Center to Include View Dynamic Glass System

Posted by | Nov 13, 2017 | 0 |

“At Little, one of our primary initiatives is designing high performance buildings,” said Tim Brixey, AIA, LEED AP, Little Diversified Architectural Consulting. “View Dynamic Glass allows us to deliver on that goal by reducing cooling loads, eliminating the additional cost of blinds, and reducing artificial lighting. View Dynamic Glass has been instrumental in helping the building achieve Silver LEED Certification and will provide substantial long term benefits to the owner, tenants and environment for the life of the building.”

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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