This was achieved in the form of a three-storey atrium, created using the Pilkington Planar™ structural glazing system. The space sits between the two major elements of the building and is enclosed by a 12.8 metre tall vertical entrance screen and glazed roof.

From 15 th June 2022, new Part O building regulations came into force, changing the way that architects must design new dwellings in England to prevent residents from experiencing extreme temperatures during the summer, while also reducing reliance on cooling systems. The hope is that these new regulations, alongside changes to Part L, which legislates for the conservation of fuel and power in ...

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Sir Alastair Pilkington was the inventor of the float process which is now the world standard for high-quality flat glass manufacture. Born on 7th January 1920, Lionel Alexander Bethune (Alastair) Pilkington was educated at Sherborne School and Trinity College, Cambridge.

Press Release. 27 Jul 2022. Phil Brown, European regulatory marketing manager at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, outlines the changes to Part L of the building regulations for dwellings in England, and how meeting U-value requirements will help installers to be one step ahead in meeting future standards.

The Float Process At the heart of the world's glass industry is the float process - invented by Sir Alastair Pilkington in 1952 - which manufactures clear, tinted and coated glass for buildings, and clear and tinted glass for vehicles.

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The new products, Pilkington Cassini™ and Pilkington Tribal™, add to the manufacturer’s existing texture glass range, which helps homeowners maintain privacy and security while adding style to windows and doors, partitions, dividers, splash-backs and cupboards. Pilkington Cassini™ features fine line detail that offers a multi-layered effect, resulting in a modern design influenced by ...

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