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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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 ...

Fire protection has become an increasingly important consideration in building construction. 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

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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 ...

Throughout the process of updating the directive, trade association Glass for Europe has lobbied European policy-makers to recognise the important role that glazing plays in the way buildings perform. They have a compelling case. Previous research commissioned by Glass for Europe revealed that 100 million tonnes of CO2 could be saved annually across European nations by using energy efficient ...

Bringing the right skills and experience to our testing and rigour processes. Pilkington Planar™ is the perfect example of how our testing and rigour processes create state-of-the art glass systems. Pilkington Planar™ is a structural glazing system that provides a flush glass surface by utilising stainless steel fittings housed in countersunk holes.

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