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Sun shading

Saint-Gobain and Kvadrat Shade partner up for optimised sun shading

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The new partnership between Saint-Gobain Glass and Kvadrat Shade aims to optimally coordinate glazing and shading - two essential elements of modern facades - in order to fully utilise their technical potential. Here are the details.

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Topic of the Week: Interlayers

Satinal obtains the EcoVadis platinum medal for sustainability

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Satinal has obtained the highest EcoVadis score to date, going from Silver to Platinum. EcoVadis is an international platform that assesses the environmental and social performance of companies.

© ML Systems
Topic of the Week: Solar facades:

Lithuania: BIPV for building designed by Daniel Libeskind

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ML System supplies photovoltaic glass to the prestigious 20-storey Artery business centre, located in Vilnius, designed by the world-famous architect Daniel Libeskind.

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Adapting to climate change

Building and urban planning in a changing climate

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Natural daylight supports our circadian rhythm, keeps us alert and productive. This is why humans prefer living and working spaces that are flooded with natural light. However, in a changing climate, buildings need also more air-conditioning due to longer and more intense periods of heat.

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Sustainability

AGC and partners successfully recycles solar panel glass

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AGC Group has announced that it has succeeded for the first time in a demonstration test to recycle cover glass for solar modules into float glass. With the success of this test, AGC expects that cover glass can be used to make float glass.

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In conversation with Joachim Oberrauch

How windows are part of the solution for the European Green Deal

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Joachim Oberrauch, head of the South Tyrolean window manufacturer Finstral, talks about the importance of quality and sustainability in the construction industry and the role of the window industry in the European Green Deal.

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Fineo vacuum insulating glass

A clean renovation – making old windows fit for purpose with vacuum glass

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For existing buildings, upgrading existing windows with vacuum insulating glass is an efficient and, above all, clean alternative to replacing the windows. In addition, it is also a financially attractive option, because BAFA subsidies can be applied for when new vacuum glass is installed. Here are the details.

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Decarbonisation

Schüco Carbon Control – What is it all about?

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With Carbon Control, Schüco offers a modular range with which the decarbonisation of windows, doors and facades can be controlled on a project-specific basis. One specific value is becoming increasingly important: the Global Warming Potential (GWP).

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GPD 2023 in Tampere, Finland

Glass Performance Days to heavily focus on sustainability in the glass industry

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The Glass Performance Days (GPD) are among the most important glass conferences in the world today. From 13 to 16 June 2023, the GPD in Tampere will be the centre of the world for the global glass industry, presenting innovations and new trends.

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Sustainable production

Saint-Gobain first to produce flat glass using hydrogen

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Saint-Gobain is the first glass manufacturer in the world to use more than 30% hydrogen in energy (60% in volume) in the production of flat glass as part of R&D trials.

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Glass for Europe

Now a member of the European Solar PV Industry Alliance

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As of now, Glass for Europe is a member of the European Solar PV Industry Alliance. Its activities aim to increase the production of solar modules and value chain components in Europe.

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Fineo at BAU 2023

Now vacuum glass also provides fire protection

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Fineo will present new vacuum glasses at BAU (17-22 April 23 in Munich), among others in combination with Pyrobel fire protection glass. The special feature is that very slim fire protection glass structures with high transparency and optimised thermal insulation can be produced with it.

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Going solar

sedak massively expands solar roof of production facility

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The specialist for oversized glass has set itself the goal for 2023 to gradually transition to more environmentally friendly production. And that not only since the energy prices been going through the roof.

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Supply chains:

How will rising energy prices impact the glass sector?

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In a recent circular, the German Federal Flat Glass Association points out that the effects of the war in Ukraine will also have an impact on the glass industry if gas and energy prices continue to rise. Here is the statement.

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Glass Basics:

Smart glass for facades and how to use it

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Based on the latest polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) technology, switchable smart glass (also known as smart glass or switchable glass) is glass that can be switched from frosted to clear at the press of a button. See here for the basics on this technology: