Industry, Issues And Policy, Sustainability. Read More. News Item. 97 percent of EU buildings need to be upgraded. 10 December 2017. 97% of buildings in Europe require an energy efficiency refurbishment, according to a new report. Based on data from Energy Performance Certificates (EPC), the conclusion of the latest BPIE analysis is that less than 3% of the building stock in the EU qualifies ...

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Show Issues And Policy News; Show Sustainability News; Show News; Show Trade Portal News + Add Filter Show Me News About: [Clear] ... In the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, in which 72 people tragically died, policy makers and regulators have been looking at how buildings can be made much safer in the event of a fire. Read More. Tags: Expertise Hub. Blog Post. 04 June 2019. Did You ...

Phil Brown, European regulatory marketing manager at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited argues that the glass and glazing industry should be talking more about how it can improve people’s health and happiness.

Although the outcome of the vote was seen by many observers as positive - addressing potential loopholes - the European trade association representing the flat glass supply chain, concluded that "it still falls short of expectations."

These issues continually feed into our product innovation work at Pilkington. 5. Smart cities and the buildings of the future Smart technology presents both opportunities and challenges for the glass industry, which must keep pace with the transformational changes taking place in our cities and urban spaces. Just as products like thermostats, TVs, and cars are now connected to the internet ...

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Potential overheating issues have been examined in a new guide for designers that highlights the different interactions and trade-offs that are important when selecting windows for homes. Energy, daylight and thermal comfort. The NHBC Foundation’s recent publication Windows – making it clear: energy, daylight and thermal comfort, summarises the latest research into how window design can ...

Consideration must be given to the surface finish of the glass and to weight and handling issues. For commercial applications, please refer to BS EN 1991: Part 1 and provide loads and sizes to our Technical team, who may be able to assist you. 7. What glass should we specify for a south facing conservatory to have solar control but also thermal performance to keep in warm in the cooler months ...