Walker Glass has officially introduced the low-E coating component for its rapidly growing AviProtek Turbo bird-friendly glass programme, marking a major step in the evolution of large-scale façade glazing that balances sustainability, energy performance, and speed of delivery.

Originally launched in 2025, the uncoated AviProtek Turbo programme has already exceeded 500,000 square feet of installed product, reflecting strong market demand for bird-friendly glazing solutions that can keep pace with modern construction schedules. The latest upgrade adds the option of a surface-two low-emissivity coating, enabling architects and fabricators to combine bird-collision deterrence with enhanced thermal performance, a key requirement for contemporary high-performance buildings.

Designed specifically for large architectural projects, AviProtek Turbo was developed around a high-efficiency production model. The system offers larger stock sheet sizes, optimized cutting efficiency, and short lead times, all aimed at projects where vast glazed areas must be delivered quickly and cost-effectively. This strategy aligns with industry trends toward expansive glazed openings and large curtain-wall façades, where logistics and manufacturing speed are increasingly decisive factors.

Marc Deschamps, vice president of products and business development at Walker Glass, explains that Turbo was created to respond to a new scale of demand within the architectural sector. As more projects require multiple truckloads of glass within compressed timeframes, manufacturers must adapt with higher-volume solutions that maintain consistency and quality. According to Deschamps, Turbo’s production process allows Walker to compete successfully on these large programmes while maintaining visual and performance standards.

Charles Alexander, senior vice-president of sales and marketing, adds that the product has been developed over several years and enters the market as a tested, proven solution. With larger sizing options and efficient fabrication, the system supports optimized glass cutting and reduced waste, helping maintain competitive pricing for fabricators and project teams.

AviProtek Turbo is now available with or without low-E coatings, in multiple sheet sizes, thicknesses, and substrates. The range includes three dot patterns that comply with bird-friendly design requirements across the United States and Canada, including widely adopted 2×4 and 2×2 spacing rules used in bird-safe building guidelines.

The announcement builds on Walker Glass’s long-standing position as a North American leader in acid-etched glass and bird-friendly glazing. Through its AviProtek family of solutions, including standard, transparent, and low-E configurations, the company continues to address growing regulatory and design pressures as cities increasingly adopt bird-collision mitigation standards.