Top building products for September 2023
BD+C Editors break down 15 of the top building products this month, from smart light switches to glass wall systems.
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BD+C Editors break down 15 of the top building products this month, from smart light switches to glass wall systems.
BD+C Editors break down 15 of the top building products this month, from frameless windscreens to smart fixture mount sensors.
Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) has published updated versions of its Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for both flat and processed glass. These updates reaffirm that Vitro’s glass products contain less embodied carbon than the industry standard for architectural glass products and indicate a lower embodied carbon value than previously reported in 2017 editions of these EPDs.
The National Glass Association (NGA) is pleased to announce the publication of a new technical resource, Fire-Rated Glazing 101. This five-page document addresses how to incorporate fire-rated glazing systems in a manner that not only provides protection to building occupants from fire, but also considers other design goals, such as daylight, privacy and security.
USA-made GPX FireFloor System receives U.S. Patent 9,926,709 from the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Combining today’s collaborative spaces with workers’ needs.
Among the best glass + glazing products included in BD+C's Top 101 Products report are Guardian Industries' CrystalBlue Glass, SageGlass's Electrochromic Glass, and Technical Glass Products’ Fireframes TimberLine Series.
With 23 interconnected standard clinic modules, the center is designed for ease of movement for patients, staff and supplies.
The substantial use of glass on the interior of Apple Park has caused headaches for some employees, literally.
Interior design possibilities with the latest interior glass products
Products that give an elevated energy to their environment are important for builders and designers to consider.
By blocking sunlight on hot days, the electrochromic glass will help reduce energy demand in the building.