May 28, 2008—Pittsburgh Corning has announced the availability of its new LightWise Architectural Systems line of engineered glass block solutions. In support of the company’s recent initiatives to become an architectural partner from inspiration through installation, Pittsburgh Corning will, for the first time, offer pre-fabricated, engineered, third party-tested, and customizable panels under the LightWise Architectural Systems brand.
With the LightWise Architectural Systems, architects can more easily and effectively use glass block in virtually any building or space, says the company. Certain solutions in the LightWise Systems line will undergo rigorous security and disaster testing for government and military use, while others will offer extensive customization and enhanced “green” specifications for commercial and residential application, says Pittsburgh Corning.
The first product available in the line is the LightWise Blast Resistant Glass Block System. Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc., an internationally recognized firm that specializes in predicting, preventing, and mitigating hazards, conducted the blast engineering analysis and shock tube testing on several Pittsburgh Corning glass block panels. All panels were blast tested to standards set by ASTM International and the General Services Administration that define the test procedure and performance levels for blast loaded glazing.
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