Vitro Architectural Glass has announced that its innovative BirdSmart® Bird Safe Glass has been recognized as a winner in the Environment+Energy Leader Awards 2026 program, highlighting its contribution to sustainable building solutions and wildlife protection.

The annual awards program celebrates organizations and products that demonstrate measurable progress in energy efficiency, environmental performance, and sustainability. Winners are selected across categories such as product innovation, project implementation, and organizational leadership, with entries evaluated by an independent panel of industry experts.

BirdSmart® Bird Safe Glass stands out for its dual performance: helping prevent bird collisions while maintaining high thermal efficiency. The glass features a first-surface, laser-etched dot pattern designed to deter birds, combined with a Solarban® solar control low-emissivity coating on the second surface. This combination allows buildings to meet environmental goals without compromising energy performance.

Manufactured using a laser etching process, BirdSmart® glass offers a more environmentally conscious alternative to traditional bird-safe solutions. It can be applied to multiple glass types, including Starphire Ultra-Clear® and Acuity® low-iron glass, as well as tinted options, and remains compatible with all Solarban® coatings.

Importantly, the product meets both current and emerging building code requirements for bird safety. Despite its added functionality, it does not negatively affect key performance metrics such as Visible Light Transmittance (VLT) or Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC). Testing has also confirmed that it does not interfere with the performance of Solarban® low-e coatings.