Visitors are invited to booth 338 in hall C1 to explore how the companies are shaping the future of sustainable building.

This year’s focus is sharply on decarbonization within the construction industry. Recognizing the urgent need for sustainable solutions, WICONA & HUECK are committed to providing innovative products and services that help architects, contractors, and developers meet their environmental goals without compromising on quality, performance, or design.

The booth will showcase a comprehensive range of forward-thinking solutions, including:

* High-performance façade systems
* Sustainable material selection
* Digital design and engineering tools
* Expert consultation

BAU 2025 offers a crucial platform for connecting with industry leaders and sharing knowledge on sustainable building practices. WICONA & HUECK believe collaboration is essential to accelerating the transition to a low-carbon built environment. They look forward to productive discussions and showcasing their active role in driving this positive change.

To ensure sufficient time for detailed discussions, scheduling a meeting in advance is encouraged.

WICONA & HUECK eagerly anticipate welcoming visitors to their booth and demonstrating how they can support projects with their future-oriented, sustainable solutions. See you at BAU 2025!

Source: Wicona with additional information added by GlassBalkan

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In a significant stride toward sustainable infrastructure, Vitro Architectural Glass proudly announces the triumphant selection of its Solarban® 60 glass by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for the Powell Courthouse and Annex renovations. The prestigious $10 million contract, part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, reflects a commitment to low embodied carbon (LEC) windows, aligning with the nation’s broader goals of environmental responsibility and job creation.

Under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), this investment aims not only to revitalize existing structures but also to fortify America’s industrial capacity for future materials. The initiative, a pivotal component of the Biden administration’s Buy Clean Initiative, strives to curtail greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production, use, and disposal of construction materials.

Vitro’s Solarban® 60 glass, meeting the stringent requirements outlined in the GSA’s IRA Low Embodied Carbon Material Requirements, emerges as a beacon of eco-friendly innovation. Boasting a third-party verified global warming potential (GWP) of 1,350 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent per metric ton—6% lower than the industry standard—Solarban® 60 aligns with the courthouse’s efficiency, performance, and aesthetic prerequisites. Transmitting 70% of visible light while blocking 62% of the sun’s heat energy, the glass ensures year-round comfort, substantial energy savings, and a clear, color-neutral appearance.

Paul Bush, Vitro Architectural Glass Vice President of Technical Services, Sustainability & Government Affairs, expressed pride in contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and promoting energy-efficient spaces. Bush emphasized that Vitro’s Solarban® family of solar control low-e glasses not only provides sustainable solutions but also delivers a tangible return on carbon by significantly reducing operational carbon throughout a building’s lifespan.

Vitro’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond product excellence to manufacturing processes. The company’s production teams have implemented various strategies to lower embodied carbon, addressing the challenge posed by flat glass manufacturing’s significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. From efficient batch material usage to the pioneering use of oxy-fuel technology, Vitro has achieved a 20% reduction in energy consumption in glass-melting furnaces, resulting in a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

The Powell Courthouse and Annex renovation projects mark a milestone as one of the initial procurements of low embodied carbon construction materials under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Buy Clean Initiative. This federal initiative prioritizes the purchase of materials—such as asphalt, concrete, glass, and steel—with lower greenhouse gas emissions, reinforcing the government’s commitment to environmentally responsible procurement.

Vitro acknowledges the collaboration of key partners in this endeavor: fabricator United Plate Glass, wholesaler Glass Distributors, Inc., and broker BK Glass.

Source: Vitro Architectural Glass with additional information added by GlassBalkan

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Pilkington Mirai, the groundbreaking architectural glass crafted by the NSG Group, has achieved a remarkable milestone by independently securing verification as the architectural glass with 52 percent less embodied carbon, firmly establishing itself as the pinnacle of low-carbon glass in its category. The validation comes through a newly released Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) dedicated to Pilkington Mirai, introduced to the market in October of the previous year. This glass, born out of world-first proof-of-concept trials exploring alternative fuels in glassmaking by the NSG Group, aligns with the group’s commitment to reaching carbon neutrality by 2050, as certified by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).

Kristian Chalmers, Global Strategic Commercial Manager in Architectural Glass SBU, emphasized, “Verification of Pilkington Mirai as the lowest carbon glass of its kind represents a major step forward for the built environment on its journey towards a new era of low embodied carbon buildings. The glass not only allows building designers to promptly enhance the carbon impact of their projects but also maintains the attributes and performance expected from regular architectural glass. The EPDs for Pilkington Mirai and our broader portfolio provide architects, developers, and asset owners with transformative glass options to fulfill their carbon objectives.”

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