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Visiting Finland for GPD 2023? Start in Helsinki to Learn About High-Rise Construction

Posted on April 27, 2023 by News Editor

If you plan to travel to Glass Performance Days (GPD), taking place June 13-16, 2023, in Tampere, Finland, and want to learn about the latest trends and technologies in high-rise construction, a seminar in Helsinki might interest you. The High … Continue reading →

MVRDV Designs Mixed-Use, Sustainable Valley Tower

Posted on March 13, 2023 by News Editor

Located in Amsterdam, Valley is a geology-inspired, plant-covered high-rise designed by MVRDV. The 75,000-square-meter building, named the world’s best new skyscraper in 2022 by the Emporis Awards, stands out in the city’s Zuidas neighborhood with its three towers of 67, … Continue reading →

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Kris La-Borde Joins Guardian Glass as Regional Technical Advisor

Posted on February 23, 2023 by News Editor

Guardian Glass has hired Kris La-Borde as a regional technical advisor. Officials say that La-Borde will provide performance technical support focusing on the commercial sector. He will also support the Western region sales team and Guardian’s Kingsburg, Calif., manufacturing facility. … Continue reading →

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Onyx Solar Completes Major PV Installation in Africa

Posted on February 10, 2023 by News Editor

Onyx Solar, a producer of photovoltaic glass technology, completed what it says is the largest photovoltaic integration project on the African continent at the Sterling Bank headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. The 6,500 square meters of crystalline silicon photovoltaic glass and … Continue reading →

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FTI Announces Schedule for 2023 Vitruvian Honors & Awards Program

Posted on January 5, 2023 by News Editor

The Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) announced that registration for its second biennial Vitruvian Honors and Awards Program will open mid-January 2023. The awards program recognizes innovation and achievements in the field of facade design and delivery. The awards honor projects, … Continue reading →

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