Dare to Go Decorative at GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo
The architectural community continues to push decorative glass manufacturers to combine form and function in new and innovative ways. Dip-Tech, in conjunction with Goldray Industries’ Cathie Saroka, will show how the glass industry is stepping up to the challenge during the Express Learning session, “Dare to Go Decorative,” on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at GlassBuild America 2014.
Road to GlassBuild
GlassBuild America is now just a month away. Registration for the show has been very strong and new exhibitors are STILL signing up daily. If you haven't made your plans yet, the Road to GlassBuild America has you covered in this weeks post. Plus we're thrilled to welcome back a long time exhibitor returning to the show after a few years away in this weeks video spotlight.
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So Long, Farwell, Goodbye: Thanks for the Memories
By Bill Evans
I have served under and with some great leaders while on the Board of the National Glass Association. They made tough decisions, managed through crises, kept the faith, developed a new vision of the future, and continued the legacy. They encountered unexpected situations and handled each magnificently.
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From the Fabricator: The Top Architects
By Max Perilstein
Recently the ranking of the top revenue producing architectural firms was released. The good news is that in 2013, total revenue grew at these firms from $10 billion to $11 billion. Obviously the uptick that our industry is seeing right now started on the boards of these groups last year.
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Colorlinq from Pulp Studio
Designed to significantly reduce the time and cost associated with developing custom colors, Pulp Studio’s Colorlinq searches the Pulp Studio extensive database of past custom formulas to find an exact or closest color match within the Pintura water based glass coating system.
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University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts
Contract glaziers: Vision Systems, Giroux Glass
Window and door supplier: Hope’s Windows & Doors
Two main design goals of USC’s new School of Cinematic Arts complex were to reflect the historic Mediterranean style prevalent in 1929, the year USC adopted film studies as part of its curriculum, and to create a structure that would last for generations. The design team chose hot-rolled steel windows to help accomplish both objectives. Read more...
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