The next generation of thermal glazing: How improving U-value can yield energy savings and reduce carbon emissions

The standards for energy-efficient construction and design have been raised. Due to the development of advanced low-e coatings for the interior surface and vacuum insulating technologies, architects now have more choices to improve U-values wherever enhanced thermal performance is needed to create eco-friendly spaces. These options can double or even triple thermal performance, resulting in annual energy savings and a positive return on carbon.

Curtain Wall

7 steps to investigating curtain wall leaks

It is common for significant curtain wall leakage to involve multiple variables. Therefore, a comprehensive multi-faceted investigation is required to determine the origin of leakage, according to building enclosure consultants Richard Aeck and John A. Rudisill with Rimkus.

Products and Materials

Top building products for May 2024

BD+C Editors break down May's top 15 building products, from Durat and CaraGreen's Durat Plus to Zurn Siphonic Roof Drains.

Codes and Standards

Specification for field testing newly installed storefronts, curtain walls, sloped glazing systems updated

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) updated a specification establishing requirements for field testing newly installed storefronts, curtain walls, and sloped glazing systems.

Mar 6, 2013

Safti First's two-hour fire rated GPX Framing achieves Level 8 Ballistic Rating

Safti First announced that in addition to meeting ASTM E-119/NFPA 251/UL263 with hose stream for up to 2 hours, the SAFTIfire GPX Framing now has a Level 8 Ballistic Rating per UL 752 Standard for Bullet Resistant Materials.

The project used Guardian UltraWhite low-iron glass produced at Guardians Carle

Feb 14, 2013

Guardian DiamondGuard installed in the Empire State Building

Guardian Industries DiamondGuard glass was recently installed on the 102nd story of the Empire State Building in New York City as part of an extensive renovation to update this venerable landmark.

Jun 29, 2012

Guardian launches industry’s first glass visualizer for interior design

Online tool allows designers to explore the possibilities of glass.

Jun 1, 2012

New BD+C University Course on Insulated Metal Panels available

By completing this course, you earn 1.0 HSW/SD AIA Learning Units.

May 29, 2012

Reconstruction Awards Entry Information

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May 24, 2012

2012 Reconstruction Awards Entry Form

Download a PDF of the Entry Form at the bottom of this page.

The buildings feature fenestration that shades the external glass skin with copp

Apr 27, 2012

China Mobile selects Leo A Daly to design three buildings at its new HQ

LEO A DALY, in collaboration with Local Design Institute WDCE, wins competition to design Phase 2, Plot B, of Campus.

The complex includes 560 private patient rooms, 33 state-of-the-art operating ro

Apr 18, 2012

Perkins+Will designs new complex for Johns Hopkins Hosptial

The Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children’s Center and the Sheikh Zayed Tower create transformative patient-centric care.

Apr 3, 2012

AGC Glass to reopen shuttered plant

Shuttered since 2008, the plant produces clear and tinted float glass serving architectural glass markets.

Apr 2, 2012

TGP launches new fire-rated glazing website

Website offers online continuing education courses registered with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), BIM 3D models, and rapid-response quoting, among other support tools.