Vitro Architectural Glass, a trusted and proven leader in the glass industry, has expanded its product lineup with the introduction of BirdSmart™ Bird Safe Glass, a bird-friendly, low-e solution designed to prevent bird strikes. This innovative glass combines four precision laser-etched 6mm dot patterns on the first surface with a Solarban® solar control, low-e coating by Vitro on the second surface, all on a single lite.
BirdSmart™ glass enhances glass visibility for birds while preserving modern aesthetics and optimizing energy performance. It maintains both Visible Light Transmittance (VLT) and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) without compromise. Crafted using a non-caustic process, BirdSmart™glass markings are laser-etched onto the first surface of Starphire®, Acuity® or clear glass by Vitro, ensuring both functionality and transparency.
Pattern options include:
· BirdSmart™ Speck 6 Inline 2×2
· BirdSmart™ Speck 6 Shift 2×4
· BirdSmart™ Speck 6 Inline 2×4
· BirdSmart™ Speck 6 Shift 2×2
BirdSmart™ glass and Solarban® glass are both manufactured at Vitro’s Wichita Falls, Texas facility. This centralized production ensures an efficient supply chain, enabling direct shipping to reduce transit times, accelerate delivery and enhance cost-effectiveness.
“As an industry leader, Vitro understands the importance of providing bird-safe glass that mitigates bird collisions and prioritizes both environmental responsibility and aesthetics,” said Erin Casci, Vitro’s MSVD Product Manager. “Approved through the American Bird Conservancy’s tunnel testing, BirdSmart™ glass is a cost-effective, eco-friendly solution that ensures compliance with current and evolving building codes and regulations, making it an excellent choice for architects and building owners looking to future-proof their designs. Additionally, the low-e coating enhances energy efficiency, providing superior thermal performance without compromising the effectiveness of the bird friendly markings.”
Perfect for both small and large projects, BirdSmart™ glass is available in sizes up to Titan™ glass (130” x 240”) and can be ordered in quantities as small as one pack. BirdSmart™ glass can also be manufactured without a low-e coating.
BirdSmart™ glass is available exclusively through the Vitro Certified® Network of fabricators.
For more information about BirdSmart™ glass, visit vitroglazings.com/birdsmart.
Visit www.vitroglazings.com or call 1-855-VTRO-GLS (887-6457) to learn more about Vitro’s full range of architectural glass products.