Category: Bird-Friendly Glass

Explore bird-friendly architectural glass, visible marker patterns and facade design considerations. These articles discuss collision deterrence, glazing choices and coordination with the building envelope.Explore bird-friendly architectural glass, visible marker patterns and facade design considerations. These articles discuss collision deterrence, glazing choices and coordination with the building envelope.

Bird-Friendly Glass Goes Mainstream: ASHRAE 189.1 Addendum o Is Now Law

Bird beside glass marked with a visible dot pattern

Bird collision happens 2 billion times a year across the U.S from buildings. Most of the collisions happen in the first 30 meters off the ground, where the glass is closest to the trees and street-level plantings. The construction industry has known this for a long time. And for most of that time, doing something […]