HORIZONTV FEATURING BD+C: WATCH EPISODES ON DEMAND AT HORIZONTV
This course covers emerging trends in exterior design and products/systems selection in the low- and mid-rise market-rate and luxury multifamily rental market. Topics include facade design, cladding material trends, fenestration trends/innovations, indoor/outdoor connection, and rooftop spaces.
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 Vitroās 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.
It may look like a regular window, but these advanced fireĀ resistiveĀ glazing systems are recognized in the code as transparent walls because of its ability to block smoke, flames and significantly limit the passage of dangerous radiant heat.
To preserve the buildingās open design and to extend natural light further in the building, the architects incorporated fire resistive glazing in the areas that required a 2-hour fire rating, particularly in the stairwells and exit passageways.
At first glance, it might seem like a barnābut a closer look reveals towering windows, rooftop solar panels and world-class energy efficiency.Ā
Our mission is to produce appealing architectural products that protect people while providingĀ our customers with expert information, economical solutions, and unlimited inspiration.
Among the best glass+glazing products included in BD+C's inauguralĀ Top 101 Products report are Guardian Industries SunGuard SNX 51/23, Modernfoldās Acousti-Clear, and SageGlassās Electrochromic Glass.
The space, which the firm hoped to use as a gathering place for employees and clients, had no access to daylight.Ā
SuperLite II-XLM is a fire resistive multi-laminate glass product that meets ASTM E-119/UL 263/NFPA 251 and CAN/ULC S101 up to 2 hours.
The University of Chicago Hospital Group reached out to Bill Zientarski of Hi-Performance Glazing Solutions and SAFTIĀ FIRSTās architectural representative in Illinois for a solution that combined vision, privacy and fire protection in one glazed unit.
With 9 exhibition halls showcasing over 1,235 exhibitors from 52 countries and with over 40,000 visitors from 100 countries walking the show, it is still regarded as the leading international trade fair for the glass industry.
Acrophobics beware: Chinaās Zhangjiajie National Forest Park just got a little bit (or a lot) more terrifying.
