Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Solar Control",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release New eco options for timber windows from
Green Building Store, which we summarised at the time by saying "Green Building Store, the sustainable window specialist is launching new eco options for timber windows at Ecobuild 2008".
The day before,
we featured the news release Pilkington Activ self-cleaning glass for Glasgow from
Pilkington Building Products UK: "Mammoth task to clean the windows, and choice to switch to Pilkington Activ not only eliminates the cost involved but also the risks associated with working at height".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Technal
concerning its Curtain walling
- take a look at Technal curtain walling transforms river frontage
which says: "Architectural aluminium facade specialists, Technal, in partnership with glazing fabricator AC Yule, have helped to transform the river frontage in Sunderland".
Take a look also at the news release from Technal, Technal curtain walling specified for Chelsea FC,
as well as Pilkington Planar in historic Liverpool docks from Pilkington Building Products UK,
and London Borough specifies Pilkington Activ Blue from Pilkington Building Products UK.
See also:
Launch of Pilkington Activ Neutral
(November 2007)
Pilkington Activ Neutral provides same excellent solar control and self-cleaning properties that made the Pilkington Activ Blue so popular for installation in conservatory roofs
Sash help with Bible College project
(October 2007)
New glazed extension at Mattersey Hall College in Doncaster from Sash UK has certainly found favour with the religious community there
Solar control glass range from Pilkington
(October 2007)
Pilkington Suncool Brilliant 40/22 is a cost effective way of reducing energy consumption thanks to its relatively high natural light transmission of 40 per cent
Pilkington is the key at Bauhaus
(October 2007)
Pilkington Suncool provides low emissivity for high thermal insulation as well as reducing solar heat gain at Bauhaus development on Quay Street in Manchester
Latest in glass and sealant technology
(September 2007)
Insulating Glass is an increasingly essential element of many of the new construction projects, both domestic and commercial, undertaken today
Kawneer dominates the waterways in Manchester
(September 2007)
Virtually the entire range of architectural aluminium systems from Kawneer is being installed on the landmark mixed-use Islington Wharf in Manchester
Andersen Flexiframe creates glazing feature
(August 2007)
Andersen's range of Flexiframe made to measure windows is popular and practical choice for builders wanting to take the glazing right up to the eaves to create a striking glazing feature
Glazing design freedom and practical performance
(August 2007)
GE Plastics' Lexan Thermoclear glazing offers design freedom and practical performance for stadiums and arenas
Fendor entrusted with NHS Security
(June 2007)
Fendor SecureLine security glazing systems chosen for Broadmoor Hospital project
First houses designed to conform to the 'Code'
(May 2007)
Leading companies from the UK and abroad are building the first houses designed to demonstrate compliance to the new Code for Sustainable Homes, ready for unveiling at OFFSITE2007
Energy control glazing treatment film
(April 2007)
Take the sting out of summer with LLumar SunBlocker energy control glazing treatment film
Structural glazing design at Spitfire House
(April 2007)
Birchdale Glass has used its design, manufacture and installation expertise to complete a demanding project in Birmingham
Pilkington booked for Finnish Library
(March 2007)
Pilkington Planar structural glazing system has been used to stunning effect at new library in Finland
SAS International solution to redevelopment
(March 2007)
SAS International provides solution to award-winning redevelopment at Skyways House near Liverpool
Watts Flowbox maximises solar energy
(March 2007)
Europe's homeowners are maximising efficiency of solar panels thanks to Flowbox from Watts Industries which manages input of renewable energy into property's heating and hot water system
Supporting green building with versatile materials
(February 2007)
GE Plastics supports green building trends with versatile materials for energy conservation, sustainable design and recyclability
Intelligent glazing for Trinity College, Dublin
(February 2007)
Pilkington Insulight IGUs incorporating Pilkington Suncool have been installed as part of the award-winning Lloyd Building project at Trinity College, Dublin
50% reduction in energy consumption for HQ
(February 2007)
IES Consultancy help achieve 50% reduction in energy consumption for new OPW HQ building using its
Andersen patio doors make a grand entrance
(January 2007)
Andersen's range of Frenchwood Patio Doors offer aesthetically pleasing and cost effective solution to builders and developers wanting to give homes a dramatic and distinctive entrance way
Solar control and self-cleaning products
(December 2006)
Club Challenge 2006 from Solaglas Dudley, is an exciting new promotion designed to incentivise purchases of some of their latest solar control and self-cleaning products
COMFORT+ conservatory units from Solaglas
(November 2006)
Marston and Langinger chose to promote the high performance COMFORT+ conservatory units from Solaglas by installing them in their display at the Chelsea Flower Show
All the answers you need on glass now online
(August 2006)
Architects and specifiers stand to benefit from a brand new website from Pilkington designed to guide them through the tricky glazing specification process
Health centre image gets a lift
(April 2006)
Solaglas Contracting South were recently involved in a project to refurbish Hampton House Health Centre in Clifton
Launch of Pilkington Eclipse Advantage
(February 2006)
Pilkington has launched Pilkington Eclipse Advantage, the world leading pyrolytic environmental control glass, into the UK market
Solaglas looks skyways
(December 2005)
Solaglas Contracting North have recently completed a project to glaze the Skyways development, the new headquarters for Littlewoods Shop Direct Group in Liverpool
Uniglaze 2 rises in the east
(November 2005)
Manufacturer of sealed units and toughened glass, Uniglaze 2 in East Anglia, is celebrating its 21st birthday having just moved into a state of the art production facility
Solaglas completes flagship at Ng2
(November 2005)
Solaglas Contracting Midlands have just completed a contract to glaze the flagship office block at a brand new business park at former Royal Ordnance factory site in Nottingham
Lexan Margard sheet durability with solar control
(October 2005)
GE combines Lexan Margard sheet durability with solar control to help save energy and protect against UV for excellent transportation solution
Solaglas help rejuvenate Redcliffe
(October 2005)
Central core of the building accommodates a spectacular, full height oval shaped glass atrium with a glass and steel cantilevered staircase and balustrades
Lexan Solar Control IR polycarbonate sheet
(October 2005)
Amsterdam ArenA Stadium escalator enclosures beat summer heat, deflect winter's worst with new Lexan Solar Control Sheet with Infrared (IR) heat blocking from GE
Solar control sheet with infrared heat blocking
(June 2005)
Lexan Solar Control IR polycarbonate sheet from GE Advanced Materials, is helping to block the elements from crowds as they come and go at the ArenA in Amsterdam
First triple glazed frameless system
(May 2005)
New retail and office development at 47 - 53 Kensington High Street, a five-storey high building, is the first significant use of the Pilkington Planar Triple system in the UK
Solaglas new conservatory DGU range
(April 2005)
Solaglas has developed another strongly differentiated DGU offering, this time for the conservatory roof market, encompasses three double glazed units branded as the SGG
Cool new brochure now available from Pilkington
(December 2004)
The brochure will help customers select the right glass for each project by presenting clear and relevant information including details about the new solar control Pilkington Suncool HP range