Glasstec Program Offers Look into the Future

The future of glass technology and its use in architecture will be the focus of the Special Show during the international trade fair glasstec 2008, which will be held October 21-25 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Renowned architect firms, companies and research institutes will showcase the latest product developments, manufacturing processes and technologies as well as current research results and forward-looking architectural projects in the areas of glass and solar technology. The event is being organized by Stefan Behling, professor at the Institute of Building Construction and Design at the Stuttgart University.

The topic of the show, glass and energy, is being subdivided into the four exhibit areas: photovoltaics, solar-thermal systems, thermal and solar protection and light and transparency. The Special Show glass technology live is designed to offer architects, façade producers and engineers ideas and practical assistance for their projects. The exhibition will demonstrate possible applications for innovative glass products in energy-efficient and integrated façades and building skins. The Lehrter Bahnhof station by architects Gerkan, Marg & Partner and the Monument to the Victims of M11 in Madrid by the Spanish architect FAM and the engineering office Schlaich Bergermann & Partner are just two of the highlights of this special exhibit.

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