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Architectural
Trying times indeed
This issue of Glass Canada features an extensive story on the economy and its impact on the industry. While a downturn in the North American economy is nothing new, the factors behind this one, and the methods that companies are employing to deal with it are unique.
This issue of Glass Canada features an extensive story on the economy and its impact on the industry. While a downturn in the North American economy is nothing new, the factors behind this one, and the methods that companies are employing to deal with it are unique.
A lot to talk about at Win-door North America 2008
October 27, 2008 - Toronto - You can bet the economy will be a main topic of conversation among exhibitors and visitors to the Win-door North America trade show on November 11-13, in Toronto, Ontario.
October 27, 2008 - Toronto - You can bet the economy will be a main topic of conversation among exhibitors and visitors to the Win-door North America trade show on November 11-13, in Toronto, Ontario.
Heir questions modern building design
October 22, 2008 - "Why, I must ask, does being 'green' mean building with glass and steel and concrete and then adding wind turbines, solar panels, water heaters, glass atria - all the paraphernalia of a new "green building industry" - to offset buildings that are inefficient in the first place?" | READ MORE
October 22, 2008 - "Why, I must ask, does being 'green' mean building with glass and steel and concrete and then adding wind turbines, solar panels, water heaters, glass atria - all the paraphernalia of a new "green building industry" - to offset buildings that are inefficient in the first place?" | READ MORE
SKYLIGHTS: The Glass Roof
Atriums with sloped glazing allow light into large floor plates. The widespread implementation of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation for such designs is prompting architects and designers to include vertical glazing and sloped glazing systems into their building designs.
Atriums with sloped glazing allow light into large floor plates. The widespread implementation of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation for such designs is prompting architects and designers to include vertical glazing and sloped glazing systems into their building designs.
Endless flow
While most automotive dealer-ships are designed to show-case the vehicles inside the showroom the curtainwall structure that encases the showroom of the new Don Valley North Toyota dealership in Toronto, Ont., is a showcase in itself.
While most automotive dealer-ships are designed to show-case the vehicles inside the showroom the curtainwall structure that encases the showroom of the new Don Valley North Toyota dealership in Toronto, Ont., is a showcase in itself.
Silicone transforms global architecture
Article contributed by Dow Corning Corporation, a company specializing in silicon-based technology and innovation, offering more than 7000 products and services.
Article contributed by Dow Corning Corporation, a company specializing in silicon-based technology and innovation, offering more than 7000 products and services.
Trends in curtainwall design
Curtainwall designs have evolved considerably since the first framed wall was introduced to enclose a building envelope, spawning new variations of high performance glazed curtainwall systems. Today’s curtainwall systems allow architects to design durable and cost effective cladding solutions that meet specific performance and aesthetic criteria.
Curtainwall designs have evolved considerably since the first framed wall was introduced to enclose a building envelope, spawning new variations of high performance glazed curtainwall systems. Today’s curtainwall systems allow architects to design durable and cost effective cladding solutions that meet specific performance and aesthetic criteria.
The forecast looks good
It’s not difficult to see what has kept the Canadian window and door industries healthy. Spurred by low interest rates, the booming new construction and remodelling markets, especially in western Canada, have kept the window and door industry firing on all eight cylinders, and it is expected to continue for the remainder of this year and well into 2007.
It’s not difficult to see what has kept the Canadian window and door industries healthy. Spurred by low interest rates, the booming new construction and remodelling markets, especially in western Canada, have kept the window and door industry firing on all eight cylinders, and it is expected to continue for the remainder of this year and well into 2007.
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