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  • 2 months ago | archpaper.com | Rita Catinella Orrell

    When something special is needed for a project, these products do the job—from bird-safe channel glass to highly efficient smart glass. Addressing the shortcomings of traditional smart glass technologies, Skyline Design introduces SDX3 SmartView powered by CLiC, a film-free design utilizing liquid crystal technology to set a new standard for clarity, efficiency, and design flexibility for commercial spaces.

  • Jan 27, 2025 | archpaper.com | Rita Catinella Orrell

    To add the right creative touch, check out the latest direct-to-glass printing services, mirror glass designs, and glass textures and patterns. Designed to be printed on glass, the new patterns by Lidia Covello for OmniDecor’s Pure Lines collection features understated designs distinguished by slim, square, and rectangular lines.

  • Jan 17, 2025 | archpaper.com | Rita Catinella Orrell

    These high-performing glass and film options provide an array of useful innovations for designers, from solar control and fire-resistance to high visible light transmittance and superior thermal performance. By combining Contraflam One interlayer glass technology with Aluflam True Aluminum Framing, architects can now design much larger openings. This glass contains 35 percent less embedded carbon content than previous generations of Contraflam according to Vetrotech.

  • Jan 13, 2025 | archpaper.com | Rita Catinella Orrell

    These hardware options for doors and cabinets uplift the style of any piece. This self-latching sliding door lock is an easy-to-operate privacy solution for ADA-compliant openings. The latch bolt is held back and released by pressing a button or by sliding the door closed against the jamb. The Emtek Select platform, now available for Cabinet Knobs and Edge Pulls, provides a higher level of hardware customization. The Select Round Smooth Cabinet Edge Pull comes in seven finishes.

  • Jan 7, 2025 | archpaper.com | Rita Catinella Orrell

    The Ultimate Sliding Door is built on the same design platform as Marvin’s Ultimate swinging door counterpart, ensuring a seamless and consistent aesthetic across different door types. The slider features 3-inch stiles and rails with standard square glazing profiles. This reengineered approach to barn door design includes three distinct sliding door systems that enable several post installation adjustments including door stop location, track leveling, and track height.