Introduction
The spring edition of Hot Topics showcases innovative product offerings from TGP, and case studies that profile how architects are using TGP’s products to create stunning projects that meet design and life safety requirements. It also highlights our new AIA/CES registered course offerings, which are available on-demand. Read about these topics and more in this edition of Hot Topics.
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COMING SOON!
Fireframes ClearView™ System
 TGP’s new Fireframes ClearView System is comprised of low-iron Pilkington Pyrostop® fire- and impact safety-rated glass with a narrow butt joint and heat-resistive perimeter frame. The slender butt-glazed joints allow for virtually unobstructed transitions between the pieces of adjoining fire-resistive glass. The result is longer spans of uninterrupted glass free of vertical mullions, improved views and enhanced light transmission. The system is UL classified and labeled. Check with TGP for available perimeter framing system options.
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Case Study: Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center
During the development of the Clinical Services Pavilion at Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, a point of emphasis for local GBBN Architects was to provide clinical researchers and hospital staff with visual connectivity between workspaces and access to natural light.
Read more about how the design team used TGP’s Fireframes® Curtainwall Series fire-resistant frames with Pilkington Pyrostop® fire-resistant glass to achieve their desired openness and provide a pathway for safe egress.
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New AIA/CES Course: Fire-Rated Glass & Framing 101
 Technical Glass Products now offers Fire-Rated Glass & Framing 101 as a free, AIA-registered, on-demand continuing education course (credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour).
The course offers an in-depth look into fire-rated glass and framing systems and their role in fire protection. Participants will learn what questions to ask to ensure that the proper product is specified and installed, and gain a better understanding of the different categories of fire-rated glazing. Additionally, they will learn about how the latest codes and product developments impact design and explore new trends in fire-rated glazing.
Planning to attend Architects’ Forum in Bellevue, WA on June 2nd? If so, be sure to check out TGP’s live presentation of this new course!
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TGP’s Online Product SpeciFIRE® Is Now Even Clearer
 TGP’s online product SpeciFIRE recently got a desktop and mobile facelift, providing users with a more streamlined experience. To better help users determine which products are right for their project, users are guided through the experience with a few short questions and are presented with product options that meet their criteria, including interior or exterior application, fire rating and location. Results are presented in a summary that design professionals can then use to research product options online or discuss with a local TGP sales person for more information.
Check out the new functionality and give us your feedback. We’d love to hear how this online tool fits your needs. In addition, a hard copy Product SpeciFIRE can be requested here.
Go to online Product SpeciFIRE
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New AIA/CES Course: Channel Glass & Steel Curtain Wall Glazing Systems
Technical Glass Products now offers Channel Glass & Steel Curtain Wall Glazing Systems: Design from an Entirely New Perspective as a free, on-demand continuing education course (credits: 1 LU/HSW Hour).
This course takes a look at channel glass and steel curtain wall glazing systems and their role in design. It explores unique applications for channel glass, as well as innovations in steel framing systems.
Additionally, the educational course compares aluminum vs. steel framing systems and uses in-depth case studies to illustrate how architects are using these systems to achieve design goals.
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Case Study: One Park Place
For One Park Place building, formerly known as the BMA Tower, to maintain its dramatic presence in the Kansas City skyline, it was critical that the building’s understated exterior remain in top condition. This proved challenging in 1985, when the building’s original white marble cladding began to warp from the corners, causing several panels to fall from the building.
Read more to learn how Neopariés crystallized glass ceramic panels from TGP helped preserve this iconic building.
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Feeling Social? Check out TGP on Instagram and LinkedIn
If you like to keep your finger on the social media pulse, connect with TGP on Instagram and LinkedIn. We showcase projects, provide news updates and discuss the latest building and design trends. Join in the conversation by posting comments and sharing your insights.
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Request for Photography
If you have a recent project that incorporated our products (such as Pilkington Pyrostop®, Fireframes®, FireLite® family of products, Pilkington Profilit™, SteelBuilt Curtainwall® Systems or Neopariés®), we would like to see it. Simply e-mail snapshots and a brief description to photos@fireglass.com. Your work could be featured in a case study, Hot Topics or in a national publication.
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Technical Glass Products
8107 Bracken Place SE
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
800-426-0279
Fax: 800-451-9857
Email: sales@fireglass.com
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