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Zoo visitors often complain about reflections on enclosure windows, which make it difficult to see the animals. Visitors to Cologne Zoo will now have a particularly good view of the geckos without any annoying reflections – thanks to the new Pilkington OptiView™.

Pilkington Planar™ has been specified in a major redevelopment of Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. The project included the replacement of the Pavilion Stand, central offices, as well as the conference, banqueting and media facilities.

Pilkington Spacia™ has been recognised by World Architecture News (WAN) and awarded the Product of the Year 2011. The revolutionary vacuum glazing technology provides unrivalled thermal performance in a thin profile unit that fits seamlessly into both older traditional properties to retain the aesthetics in existing frames or as a stylish solution for new builds.

Studentene står nå klare for å fordype seg i miljøvennlige bygningstudier Bruk av glass og solenergi står sentralt i det nye masterprogrammet for bærekraftig arkitektur på NTNU. – Vi jobber for en verden der bygninger ikke bidrar til forurensning og økt energibruk, og vi vektlegger i stor grad det å jobbe riktig med glass og vinduer. Vi ønsker å optimalisere sollys, energibalanse, god helse og godt innemiljø, sier Annemie Wyckmans, førsteamanuensis ved Institutt for byggekunst, historie og teknologi ved NTNU.

Pilkington Optiwhite™ has been specified in a breathtaking residential extension in Chelsea. Installed in a bespoke staircase, complete with a colour-changing LED lighting system, the glass provides a seamless transition between the house levels. Pilkington Optiwhite™ was also installed across the property in walls, windows and balustrades

Pilkington Planar™ has been specified in a centre of excellence for dance in Leeds. The new home for Northern Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre is situated on Quarry Hill next to the BBC and the Leeds College of Music.

Students at the University of Derby are enjoying the benefits of a multi-million pound refurbishment. In a major regeneration project, Pilkington Planar™ has been specified to provide a colourful multi-storey link stairwell.

Pilkington kompletterer sitt utvalg av solbeskyttende glass med en modell som gir høyt innslipp av naturlig lys, samtidig som den beskytter mot solvarme.

Hackney Council has recently opened its new Service Centre utilising Pilkington Planar™ to house their public-facing functions and provide a work space for over 1,000 people on one site. 400 m² of Pilkington Planar™ glazing was installed on the front entrance wall to allow maximum levels of light into the internal space whilst contributing additional solar control to the building’s impressive green credentials.

Utstrakt bruk av glass i forretningsbygg er et hett tema om dagen. Byggene blir gjerne stil-ikoner, men medaljens bakside er svette ansatte.