PPG Glass to Provide Glass for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory

PPG Industries has announced that the upcoming Centre for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens located in Pitsburgh will feature the SOLARBAN 60, STARPHIRE and SUNGATE 500 glass brands from PPG Glass.

The Center for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, which is anticipated to be one of the world's first certified "living" buildings, is being constructed with SUNGATE(R) 500 STARPHIRE(R) glass and SOLARBAN(R) 60 STARPHIRE glass by PPG Industries. For more information on SUNGATE 500, SOLARBAN 60 and STARPHIRE glasses by PPG, visit: https://www.ppg.com/ or call 1-888-IDEA (774-4332). (Photography courtesy of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens)

The Centre is being designed with the strict requirements of the Living Building Challenge in mind. The certification program is conducted to recognize designers, architects and building owners to attain high sustainable design standards. According to the Executive Director of Phipps, Richard Piancentini the selection of the right kind of glass was critical to achieve these standards, which would maximize energy efficiency and enhance comfort.

He also added that the project required a low emission glass, which had high performance in terms of solar and thermal control efficiency and at the same time had the capacity to allow natural daylight. According to Chris Minnerly, AIA LEED AP, principal of The Design Alliance Architects, the ideal glass will be achieved with the right balance between solar heat and the amount of visible light transmitted. For this purpose the chosen glass should have the most optimal UV transmission under particular light spectrums. While SUNGATE 500 Starphire glass will be installed on top of the light shelves and sunshade, SOLARBAN 60 Starphire glass will be installed below the sunshade. When Starphire glass is combined with two triple-pane insulating glass units as specified, SUNGATE 60 has a light-to-solar gain ratio of 1.24 and SOLARBAN 60 Starphire has a light-to-solar gain ratio of 1.90. Cascadia Region Green Building Council developed the Living Building Challenge in 2005 under which the building is required to generate its own energy, which will in turn lead to maximum energy and resource efficiency.

Source: http://www.ppg.com

Joel Scanlon

Written by

Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

Citations

Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:

  • APA

    Scanlon, Joel. (2022, July 20). PPG Glass to Provide Glass for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory. AZoBuild. Retrieved on October 14, 2024 from https://www.azobuild.com/news.aspx?newsID=15177.

  • MLA

    Scanlon, Joel. "PPG Glass to Provide Glass for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory". AZoBuild. 14 October 2024. <https://www.azobuild.com/news.aspx?newsID=15177>.

  • Chicago

    Scanlon, Joel. "PPG Glass to Provide Glass for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory". AZoBuild. https://www.azobuild.com/news.aspx?newsID=15177. (accessed October 14, 2024).

  • Harvard

    Scanlon, Joel. 2022. PPG Glass to Provide Glass for Sustainable Landscapes at Phipps Conservatory. AZoBuild, viewed 14 October 2024, https://www.azobuild.com/news.aspx?newsID=15177.

Tell Us What You Think

Do you have a review, update or anything you would like to add to this news story?

Leave your feedback
Your comment type
Submit

While we only use edited and approved content for Azthena answers, it may on occasions provide incorrect responses. Please confirm any data provided with the related suppliers or authors. We do not provide medical advice, if you search for medical information you must always consult a medical professional before acting on any information provided.

Your questions, but not your email details will be shared with OpenAI and retained for 30 days in accordance with their privacy principles.

Please do not ask questions that use sensitive or confidential information.

Read the full Terms & Conditions.