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How Low-e Glass Coatings Work

For an easy way to understand how low-e glass coatings help keep rooms comfortable, simply look at how a thermos works.
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Oversized Glass: Bigger is Just the Beginning

Building design is constantly changing. Today, strict energy codes and ambitious designs are urging architects to evolve their designs, and manufacturers must provide solutions for these emerging ...
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Why We're Giving a Pittsburgh Treasure New Wings

Great design is frequently inspired by nature, which is why Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) is dedicated to its preservation.
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The FYI on EPDs: Why Environmental Product Declarations Matter

Green building certification programs and sustainable design practices have become mainstream. Today’s architects and their clients demand not only greater transparency but also easily accessible ...
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Green Id(EA)s: Earning LEED® Credits Through Glass Selections

Established by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) in 1998, the LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system is a premier benchmark for sustainable design.
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How Vitro Architectural Glass & Walker Glass Are Saving Birds’ Lives

Each year, more than 600 million birds die in the United States due to collisions with glass. Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) and alliance partner, Walker Glass, are doing something ...