AIA is always a show of note—and innovation. In addition to the glass and metal products there, visitors also are exposed to building products such as living roofs and custom
Continue ReadingThere were new ones and improved ones, and there were variations on a theme. There were enhancements and enrichments, as well as unique colors and new sizes. And, while they were
Continue ReadingWhat’s the popular culture definition of insanity? Doing things the same way and expecting different results. Well, glass industry plus annual AIA Convention = insanity because sometimes I just feel
Continue ReadingLast week we talked a bit about the scary things I saw at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention. Most of those revolved around the use of alternative
Continue ReadingI admire and appreciate glass on a daily basis. So it’s not often that I get a lump in my throat from anything our industry does. But this past week
Continue ReadingI am turning the blog tables a bit just for this week, following the industry’s lead and “subcontracting” it out. I am privileged today to introduced our new assistant editor,
Continue ReadingNever one to write long if I can write short, here are the top five glass trends from the AIA 2012 convention, which just ended Saturday: 1. Dynamic and solar
Continue ReadingThis week is a red-letter one in Washington, D.C. Really. NATO Summit ? No. World Bank or IMF meetings? Nope. Michelle Obama shopping at Target again? Not. What could possibly
Continue ReadingAs is the case most years, I attended the American Institute of Architects’ Annual Convention, in New Orleans two weeks ago, and saw a number of trends, some good and
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