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.

two-storey atrium, joining two previously stand-alone buildings. Offering unrivalled stability and safety, the toughened product enables architects to construct entire structures out of glass; offering a high level of flexibility and helping create an attractive working environment.

Internal Partitions Today's homes reflect the trends for families to spend more time together so they are often open plan which provides a great feeling of space.

Glassary - A AA see reaction to fire Absorptance the proportion of incident solar radiation absorbed by the glass, expressed as a fraction (see solar properties).

One of the most energy efficient buildings in Scotland, headquarters of global financial services firm Morgan Stanley, has been certified BREEAM Excellent, and achieved an ‘A’ rated Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) thanks in part to high-performance glass coatings from Pilkington United Kingdom Limited

What is Energy-efficient Glazing? Energy-efficient glazing is the term used to describe the double glazing or triple glazing use in modern windows in homes.

High performance anti-reflective glass launches in the UK. Press Release. 24 Jul 2023. Pilkington OptiView™ Ultra, an anti-reflective and highly transparent glass by the NSG Group, has launched in the UK to support architects specifying for the retail and leisure sectors.

Curtain Wall The curtain wall method of glazing allows glass to be used in large uninterrupted areas creating consistent attractive facades.

25 May 2022. Neil Syder, managing director at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, reflects on 70 years of the modern float glass process and looks forward to the next breakthroughs in glass manufacturing technologies.

Glassary - B Backing paint: a form of opacifier, see also spandrel panels, or a protective coating applied to mirrors. Balustrade: a term commonly used for a barrier, protecting a drop, which comes up to about waist height. See also information in Technical Bulletins Glass and Safety and Glass and Building Regulations – Stairs, Ramps and Barriers.