Pilkington Planar™ is used by architects to create expansive flush glass surfaces. The system utilises stainless steel fittings housed in countersunk holes to fix glass to its structure, making it more discreet while maximising visibility.

Pilkington United Kingdom Ltd, part of the NSG Group, has invested more than £3 million in new technology to increase its capacity to manufacture Pilkington Planar™, and meet growing market demand for its internationally sold structural glazing system.

The CPD covers the essentials of each of its 4 subject areas in order to provide some guiding principles for architects and specifiers: Pilkington Planar™ structural glazing – design and testing including fittings Energy Management – thermal insulation and low-e coatings, including solar control and g-values

Pilkington United Kingdom Ltd, part of the NSG Group, has invested more than £3 million in new technology to increase its capacity to manufacture Pilkington Planar™, and meet growing market demand for its internationally sold structural glazing system.

The Pilkington Planar™ System installed in the atrium combined both strength and exceptional performance due to the selection of the products utilised in the system.

To maximise sight-lines and minimise framing – which would break up the view of the impressive roof-line – the designers specified the Pilkington Planar™ structural glazing system.

The rooflight was created using the Pilkington Planar™ structural glazing system, employing a series of four toughened and laminated glass fins to transfer the weight of the glass to the surrounding structures.

This five-storey space is flooded with natural light thanks to a spectacular, uninterrupted 51-ft-tall wall of Pilkington Planar™ glazing positioned above the entrance. The wall of glass is supported by laminated fins that are suspended from a steel truss structure at roof level.

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.

For bolted constructions we can calculate single toughened glass only up to 10mm thick. If you have a more sophisticated requirement then the Pilkington Planar™ system may be more appropriate and you should contact Pilkington Architectural. Provide the size of the glass and the fixing method.