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San Francisco International Airport’s new air traffic control tower meets high-performance design and LEED Gold criteria

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) first-of-its-kind airport traffic control tower and integrated facility relies on Wausau Window and Wall Systems’ high-performance products to meet the multiple performance requirements. The new $80 million, 221-foot-tall, torch-shaped tower has improved safety, security and design standards, and has obtained LEED® Gold status. The seismic design for the tower allows for the structure to withstand a Richter magnitude 8 earthquake.

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Smart glass market worth $8.13 billion by 2022

According to the new market research report “Smart Glass Market by Technology (SPD, Electrochromic, PDLC, Thermochromic), End-Use Industry (Architecture, Transportation, Power Generation, Consumer Electronics) – Global Forecast to 2022” published by MarketsandMarkets, the market is expected to grow from $2.34 billion in 2015 to reach $8.13 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 19.2% between 2016 and 2022. The summary section of the report states that the auto and architectural building industries are large drivers of demand for smart window technology. “The major factors driving the growth of the market are the need for energy-efficient solutions and government regulations for green buildings.”

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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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