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How often are your educational school projects requiring fire-rated glazing that combines safety and security measures?

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How often are your educational school projects requiring fire-rated glazing that combines safety and security measures?

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Creating Clarity: Are There Disadvantages to Fire-Rated Glass?

Fire-rated glass allows designs that would have been difficult, if not impossible, decades ago. Whereas previously, fire- and life-safety code requirements were only achievable with opaque materials o...


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In recent years, forced entry- and bullet-resistant glass have seen increased use in multiple occupancy types, from schools, banks, currency exchanges, police stations, embassies, military installatio...


Curtain Wall System “Steels” The Show at Manufacturing Facility Headquarters

In 2013, Benteler Steel/Tube began construction on its first manufacturing plant in the United States. The German steel company hired SSOE, in conjunction with Middough and Siemens, to design the 360-...


Empire State Building's Observatory Offers A Clearer, Safer Viewing Experience

TThe World’s Most Famous Building, the Empire State Building, hosts more than 4 million visitors from around the globe annually. As part of the $165 million total redevelopment of the Empire State Bui...


Explore the Advantages of Fire-Rated Door Design

Explore this interactive tool and helpful resources below to discover the full transformative potential of designing with fire-rated glass doors....


Fired Up: Why We Need to Keep Bridging the Gap Between Form and Function

Each year, manufacturers release dozens of smartphone models that boast new, sleek designs and cutting-edge screen displays. But, to claim the title of best smartphone, you know as well as I do, the p...


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