Apr 02, 2024 News
Apr 02, 2024 
Jan 10, 2025 Commitment to Sustainability: Letter from Our CEO
As manufacturers of architectural materials, our focus is on the measurable impact we have, not just the words we use. When it comes to sustainability and responsible practices, we must continually refine our approach.
Dec 09, 2024 SDX3 SmartView: The Next Gen of Smart Glass
Manufactured in the Midwest, the SDX3 SmartView, powered by CLiC, is designed to meet the demands of healthcare spaces' viewing windows, providing on-demand privacy for patients while offering healthcare staff unparalleled clarity for supervision.
Dec 04, 2024 Why Skyline Glassboards?
When exceptional doesn’t mean expensive and custom doesn’t mean costly. In a blind review conducted by a national investment client, Skyline’s glassboards were unanimously chosen among products from 4 leading competitors. Why did we win?
Nov 15, 2024 Any Color, As Long As It's Black: Exploring Skyline’s All-Black Architectural Glass Collection
One of Skyline's defining attributes is our pattern collection, which includes popular in-house designs, such as elegant, neutral best sellers Sateen and Batiste, as well as unique collaborations with tastemakers such as Suzanne Tick, Jill Malek, and many others. Each pattern can be applied to glass in multiple methods, allowing for versatile adaptations per project. Each pattern is also unique to Skyline and vector ready – scalable for architectural installation.
Nov 11, 2024 Mossa™ 3 Mobile Healthcare Divider: An Award-Winning Alternative to Hospital Curtains
In today’s healthcare environments, flexibility, safety, and infection control are more important than ever. Healthcare providers are tasked with managing diverse patient needs while maintaining a safe, efficient, and hygienic space. The Mossa™ 3 Mobile Healthcare Divider stands at the intersection of these priorities, offering a revolutionary approach to space division in healthcare facilities.
Oct 16, 2024 7 Types of Decorative Glass with Healthcare Product Declarations
Skyline is proud to announce that we have earned Health Product Declarations (HPDs) for seven of our glass products and techniques. HPD reports provide essential information about a product’s contents and associated health impacts, and are vital for project teams seeking LEED Material Ingredients credit. With HPDs, architects and designers can confidently specify these products, knowing it meets stringent health criteria.
Sep 20, 2024 The Latest in Healthcare Glass at HCD 2024
This year, Skyline will be showcasing our ultra-low haze smart glass combined with a easy to specify framing system, SDX3™ SmartView, powered by CliC, and the revolutionary glass curtain replacement Mossa™ 3 Mobile Healthcare Divider at HCD.
Sep 04, 2024 Upgrade Your Glass with SDX™ Smart Film
From bustling offices and busy hospitals to merchandized retail settings, the need for adaptable privacy solutions is more pressing than ever. This is where retrofit SDX™ Smart Film comes in, allowing you to instantly transform your existing glass surfaces into a high quality switchable glass that offers on-demand privacy.
Aug 27, 2024 National Glass Association: Skyline President & CEO Vipul Bhagat Joins Board of Directors
Bhagat will take office effective immediately, filling a fabricator seat on the board, and will serve through September 2026. "In my 30+ years at Skyline Design, I have gained a strong understanding of how manufacturers and fabricators can market and speak to the A&D community. I hope to support the NGA in further connecting the glass and glazing industry with this market during my time on the Board,” said Bhagat upon accepting his nomination to the NGA Board of Directors.
Aug 21, 2024 Tips for Requesting a Glass Quote with Skyline
Before requesting a quote from Skyline, be sure to specify the quantity, size, and specifications of the glass you need, including any special features. If you have a Sales Order Number from previous orders, include it to help us reference your past interactions quickly. Additionally, sharing elevation drawings will assist us in understanding how the glass fits into your design, ensuring accurate measurements and alignment.
Aug 17, 2024 Tips for Requesting a Glass Sample with Skyline
Requesting a custom glass sample is easy with Skyline. Simply fill out our form and receive your sample within 24-48 hours, tailored to your project's needs. For assistance, contact us at sales@skyline.glass or (773) 278-4660.
Aug 16, 2024 Inside the Ethereal World of Anne Lindberg
Anne Lindberg is an accomplished multimedia artist renowned for her elegant process-driven work. She creates linear drawings on mat board using colored pencils and graphite (in a truly dizzying array of hardnesses, meticulously organized). While she draws inspiration from the landscape of the Hudson Valley, her abstract compositions are nonobjective meditations on time and light. Her studio has been custom built to support these processes.
Aug 06, 2024 8 Benefits of EVA Film in Architectural Glass Applications
In the realm of architectural design and construction, the choice of materials can significantly impact a building's performance, aesthetics, and overall functionality. One material that's gaining increasing attention in this field is Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) film.
Jun 17, 2024 Skyline Design Unveils Matrix Collection Featuring New and Relaunched Patterns in Collaboration with Gensler
Gensler is known for adapting to the goals and context of each individual project it takes on—and out of this research comes of-the-moment design. Drawing from this ethos, longstanding Chicago glass manufacturer, Skyline Design, launches two avant new patterns in collaboration with Gensler, serving as product design consultant, to create the Matrix decorative glass collection.
Jun 01, 2024 New Brand Identity Unveiled for Skyline Glass
Iconic Chicago-based architectural glass manufacturer, Skyline Design, launches a fresh brand identity at this year’s NeoCon. In partnership with local communication design firm, SPAN Studio, who is attached to the branding design of mainstays Holly Hunt and Maya Romanoff, Skyline introduces a bold, simplified logo and visual identity system that prioritizes versatility and modernity, reflecting the company's future-facing approach.
Oct 06, 2023 Join us at the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo Booth 337
We invite you to join us at the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo, happening from November 5th to 7th, right in the vibrant heart of New Orleans. At Booth 337, you'll have the opportunity to discover cutting-edge healthcare design solutions and explore our exciting new glass products.
Sep 29, 2023 Material Moment: Shortening Timelines, Major Projects, Sustainable Contributions
In a recent Material Moment interview hosted by Farshid Tafazzoli, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Material Bank, Vipul Bhagat, the President of Skyline Design, sheds light on the factors contributing to their success and their sustainable practices. Additionally, he highlights the invaluable role played by Material Bank in their operations.
Aug 09, 2023 A Guide to Effortless Customization with Skyline Design
Designing spaces that leave a lasting impression involves attention to every detail. Glass, with its versatile beauty and functional qualities, plays a significant role in modern architectural aesthetics. In this blog, we'll unravel the secrets to a streamlined specifying process that transforms your vision into reality.
Jun 27, 2023 Cultivating Directed Attention in Labs: Skyline Design's Nature-Inspired Glass Patterns
Maintaining focus and attention is crucial for optimal performance in lab environments. However, the finite cognitive resource known as “directed attention” can become depleted, leading to cognitive difficulties, poor decision-making, and performance variability.
Apr 21, 2023 Upgrading Hospital Hygiene and Privacy with Smart Glass Technology
In healthcare facilities, the abundance of microorganisms is no surprise. Many of these harmful microorganisms can be transmitted through direct contact with high-touch surfaces. Hospital bed rails, reusable patient care equipment, and even cubicle curtains can all be sources of cross-contamination.
Apr 13, 2023 Precision Cutting for Delicate Materials: Our Success Story with Zünd America
Skyline Design's LCG Smart Glass® turns transparent or opaque at the push of a button, thanks to the use of Gauzy Polymer-Dispersed Liquid-Crystal adhesive film. However, this film has a tendency to delaminate during the cutting process, requiring precision cuts to maintain the integrity of the product.
Feb 13, 2023 PVC-free Decorative Glass Film: Why Choose Skyline Design’s PVC-free Film Studio
PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is a common material used in a variety of products, including glass film. However, concerns about the environmental impact of PVC have led to the development of PVC-free alternatives. This blog post will explore the differences between PVC and PVC-free glass film and the benefits of choosing a PVC-free option.
Feb 08, 2023 Ensuring Safety in the Glass Industry with Reliable PPE
Working in the glass industry can be challenging and poses various safety hazards, including the use of dangerous materials, tools, and machinery. This is why the personal protective equipment (PPE) used by glass industry workers must be of the highest quality to ensure their safety on the job.
Jan 16, 2023 Healthcare Curtain Substitute: SDX2™ Smart Glass for Healthcare Design
Healthcare spaces typically use privacy curtains and blinds for separating patient-care areas, but these materials can pose a risk for contamination. A study found that 12 out of 13 freshly washed curtains became contaminated within a week and that privacy curtains and blinds in most hospitals are frequently contaminated with antibiotic-resistant organisms.
Jan 03, 2023 Bird-Friendly Glass in Architecture: Saving Millions of Birds
SkySafe™ Bird-Friendly Glass reduces collisions by making exterior glass visible to birds. It is proven that patterns applied to the outside of the glass are most effective in deterring birds from flying into the glass. When applied to the exterior, they are seen as obstructions to their flight path.
Dec 12, 2022 Living Glass Wall: Why Every Commercial Space Needs Architectural Glass “Greenery”
Skyline Design living glass walls give you a way to design with nature without the upkeep of real plants. Because the walls are glass, they are durable, cleanable, allergen and mess-free.
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