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From 15 th June 2022, new Part O building regulations came into force, changing the way that architects must design new dwellings in England to prevent residents from experiencing extreme temperatures during the summer, while also reducing reliance on cooling systems.

We’ve been taking huge strides, but the small steps we can all make are just as important on our sustainability journey. We have an opportunity to make a difference in everything we make, everything we do, every day. Because we all have the power to makechange™. Read on to find out how we plan to improve our impact on the environment and society to create a more sustainable future with our ...

Ahead of the introduction of the Future Home Standard in 2025, changes to the regulatory requirements for the energy efficiency of new dwellings from 2022 are expected to have an impact upon glass and glazing products. Published on 15 th December 2021 and coming into force on 15 th June 2022, the government has set out its new requirements for Part L (conservation of fuel and power) of the ...

“The initiative will also help us to deliver our vision to make change™ by transforming our processes and by delivering the low carbon building products that will define the pace of decarbonisation in the built environment.”

Windows Glass can enhance your windows in more ways than you might imagine. Our wide range of glass can be used in various ways in an IGU (insulating glass unit) to help achieve improved window performance, as well as aesthetic enhancement to any style of home. Replacing or installing new windows provides the opportunity for you to enhance your home not only in terms of appearance, but in ...

Recycling 1 tonne of end of life glass saves approximately 700kg of CO2 emissions, yet less than 1% of the world's float glass waste is recycled*. Collectively we can support the transition to a circular glass economy and reduce the amount of glass ending up in landfill. Under our renew:glass initiative, along with our partners, our goal is to increase the amount of float glass being ...

We are constantly innovating glass technology to deliver vehicle styling and design requirements: • Complex glass shapes • Low-Emissivity Coatings to replace physical blinds in sunroof systems • Head Up Display (HUD) allow constant focus on the road • Hydrophobic Coatings to manage water flow on glass-to-glass finishes

Although new buildings are required to achieve a Target Primary Energy Rate and Target Emission Rate, limiting U values – sometimes referred to as 'back stop' U values – are set for some building elements to prevent poor fabric design.