About this Event
Welcome to Vitrum Glass Talks Seattle 2025! Join us for an exciting event filled with insightful discussions and innovative ideas about architectural glass. This in-person event will be held at the InterContinental Seattle Bellevue. Get ready to connect with industry experts, learn about the latest trends, and network with fellow glass enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this premier educational event of the year.
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Agenda
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Registration & Networking
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Session 1: Advanced Bird Friendly Glass Design (CEU/AIA Accredited)
Host: Bryce Given - National Architectural Manager, Vitro
Info: Learn how common design elements of the built environment have contributed toward the decline of bird populations due to bird collisions. Attendees will understand the dangers common building design elements present to birds, and how to lessen bird collisions using available glass technologies aesthetics, options, design considerations when specifying, and cost mitigation strategies. This will also include recent updates on the available low-e coating and tinted glass options.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Session 2: Structural Glass Design Manual
Host: Richard Green - Principal, Green Facades
Info: This presentation outlines the key aspects of designing with glass in a manner that has reliability and robustness principles consistent with other structural materials while recognizing the unique aspects of glass. Listen and participate in a lively panel discussion with some of the industry’s experts.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Networking Coffee Break
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Session 3: North American Market Drivers and Trends
Host: Urmilla Jokhu-Sowell - VP Advocacy & Technical Services
Info: The architectural glazing market in North America is influenced by standards and specifications as
well as regulatory and consumer trends. The shift in United States government leadership in 2025 may alter the course of environmental policy, directly affecting the current environmental and embodied carbon regulations for flat and processed glass, and adoption of energy-efficient windows. Learn how the industry is responding.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Session 4: Mini Sessions with Vitrum, Guardian Glass, and ICD
Info: Get up close and personal with some of the best suppliers in the architectural glass industry. An interactive small group session wherein each participant can gain specific insights and discuss project examples with glass industry experts.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Networking Cocktail Hour
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
InterContinental Seattle Bellevue by IHG, 850 Avenue Square Northeast, Bellevue, United States
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