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S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 3 | 15 Curtain Wall & Window Wall P H OTO G R A P H Y CO U RT E S Y P H O EN I X G L A SS INDUSTRY CHANGES Over the past 12 months, the window wall and curtain wall industry has continued to witness significant changes, particularly in the areas of product delivery and quality. Jim Lebedovich, presi- dent at Phoenix Glass says the impact of COVID-19 has led to inflation, resulting in higher costs for lesser service and longer delivery times. He explains that supply chain materials are now predominantly made to order, emphasizing the need for efficient production and delivery processes. Although Lebedovich says there hasn't been any groundbreaking new products in the market that he has witnessed, "energy requirements remain a crucial consideration in glazing and wall systems design. Existing products continue to help owners meet stringent targets in this regard." Phoenix Glass has been actively involved in various noteworthy projects of late. "We recently completed works at The Post, which had all sorts of different scopes. We also completed some hybrid curtain wall/wall panel systems for Mondivan and Focal and we have some nice high-performance unitized projects coming up – The Luxe and 360 West 2nd," says Lebedovich. Looking ahead, Lebedovich is enthusiastic about integrating curtain wall and wall panel assemblies to meet evolving energy requirements. "We are well- prepared and eager to contribute to the future of the industry in this regard," he says. GL ASS TECHNOLOGY The team at Noram Glass has seen some notable trends over the past 12 months, one of which is the use of electrochromic glass, which continues to be implemented in current projects. This innovative glass technology allows for dynamic control of sun- light and glare, enhancing energy efficiency and occupant comfort. Another emerging trend, accord- ing to Jess Redlarski at Noram, is the introduction of photovoltaic glass, which is expected to be uti- lized in the company's future projects. This type of glass incorporates solar cells to generate renewable energy, while maintaining the transparency and aesthetics of the building envelope. The company has seen some exciting changes of late as it continues to experience growth and expands its involvement in challenging and sophis- ticated architectural designs. This signifies Noram's commitment to pushing boundaries and delivering innovative solutions in the industry. Noram has also been engaged in some remark- able projects recently. One notable project is The Cooperators Head Office, where Halio's electrochro- mic glass has been incorporated. This advanced glass technology provides occupants with control over the amount of daylight and privacy, creating a comfortable working environment. Additionally, The Post, Vancouver, B.C. Mondivan, Vancouver, B.C. Trusted manufacturer and supplier of innovative curtain wall, structural wall, specialty glazing and architectural products for well over 30 years. www.phoenixglassinc.com 8166 92 Street Delta BC 604.525.2800 Phoenix Glass.indd 1 Phoenix Glass.indd 1 2023-08-01 1:40 PM 2023-08-01 1:40 PM