In each situation, the glass incorporated into the architect’s design serves a variety of functions that help to enhance the aesthetics of the building, as well as its overall sustainable performance. Jolanta Lessig, European Marketing Communications Manager at NSG Group, said: “Architects from all over the world continue to incorporate ...

Since its invention, glass has been used to make a statement in the built environment and this trend has continued into the modern age. Iconic buildings in the world capital cities, such as London’s Gherkin and the Shard, act as a powerful example of the physical and aesthetic effect the material can have on the urban landscape.

Pilkington Floatglas AB to present innovations at ARCHITECT@WORK in Stockholm 07 March 2019 Pilkington Floatglas AB will present the latest innovations of the NSG Group at the international exhibition ARCHITECT@WORK at Stockholmsmässan in Älvsjö on Wednesday the 3rd and Thursday the 4th of April, 2019.

Architect: Riemer Planung GmbH, Heilbronn Statics: Wulle Laig Ingenieure GmbH, Heilbronn Glass facade: Ferger Metallbau, Winnen Steel skeleton: Claus Queck GmbH, Düren Glass technical consultancy: Flachglas MarkenKreis GmbH Basic glass: Pilkington Deutschland AG, Gladbeck Triple glazed solar control units: FLACHGLAS Wernberg GmbH, Wernberg ...

Located on the Dutch North Sea coast, the new Inntel Hotel Den Haag Marina Beach in Scheveningen, is a seaside landmark like no other – and in no small measure, its outstanding visual qualities are thanks to a clever combination of glass products.

Higher standards of air-tightness and thermal insulation in new build properties has meant some modern homes have become vulnerable to overheating. How glazing can help control the temperature of a home?

Tightening legislative pressure and a growing desire among consumers for cost-efficient, high-performance housing has transformed the way we build or renovate homes, with architects increasingly opting for a fabric first approach.

In the recent years we can observe the growing trend of sound-insulating glass being used in residential properties. Let's look at ways to reduce noise in our homes specifying the right products.

A new terminal building serving Mexico’s Tijuana Airport needed a glass that would provide plenty of light while at the same time being kind to terminal users. The solution was 4,500 m² of Pilkington Profilit™ K25/60/7.

For most applications where safety glass is required, it is usually a choice between toughened or laminated glass. However, we’re seeing the popularity of laminated toughened glass increase as it is used in applications where clients are looking to combine the benefits of both products. Here we describe the applications in which laminated toughened glass is being specified.