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employed in the coating of architectural glass. Think of the
construction of thin-film glass as being similar to laminated
glass, Voreis says.
Also, thin-film glass collects energy from the sun for sev-
eral degrees off-axis in both vertical and horizontal directions,
making it ideal for vertical fenestration product applications;
especially, because it also is translucent.
The United States will become dependent on solar energy
and fenestration manufacturers, and
glass and glazing subcontractors must
incorporate this technology into their
projects, Voreis predicts. Incorporating
solar modules into curtain walls, win-
dow walls, skylights, etc., is a natural
extension of what they do today and it’s
called building integrated photovolta-
ics, he says. This seminar will educate
attendees on BIPV, with panelists rep-
resenting members of the project team.
Bernard Lax, CEO, Pulp Studio Inc.,
Los Angeles, will present the decora-
tive glass seminar. “Our presenta-
tion will focus less on the product
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and more on how decorative glass is used and perceived by
the design and construction world,” he says. “In other words,
how does a designer go about selecting his materials, how does
the general contractor perceive and plan for the use of these
materials, and what challenges are there for the installer. We
want to get the industry thinking about where they see them-
selves in the process and acknowledge the commitments they
need to make to be successful in the use of these materials.”
The biggest demographic for this presentation is installers
and contract glaziers, Lax says. “Many of them do not real-
ize how important a role they play in making projects with
decorative glass successful, as well as how profitable it can
be if they embrace the classification rather than fight it.
“The hope is that the audience understands the challenges each
layer of the construction process faces in order to make these
projects successful,” Lax says. “What is sometimes lost by the
installers is that by creating turmoil, the products get removed
from the project. A better understanding of the process enables
them to be problem solvers rather than problem creators.”
Also new at this year’s show is the Window & Door Dealers
Forum. Go to windowanddoor.com for more information.
E-mail Sahely Mukerji, senior editor, at smukerji@glass.org.
