Threats and opportunities for window area, market trends in glass, the new U.S. federal administration's impact on energy codes and glazing products.
Presented by Urmilla Sowell and Tom Culp
November 20, 2025
Featuring NGA’s Urmilla Sowell, vice president of advocacy & technical services, and Tom Culp, energy codes consultant and owner of Birch Point Consulting, this session is a recording of the live presentation from the Main Stage at GlassBuild America 2025 in Orlando.
In this comprehensive overview of current and potential building code changes impacting the glass and glazing industry, the experts consider potential threats and opportunities for window area, discuss current market trends in glass, and explain how the new U.S. federal administration affects energy codes and glazing products.
Resources
- Presentation slides (PDF)
- AIA-Approved Continuing Education & Resources for Architects
- World of Glass Map
- School Security: Windows and Doors Respond First (PDF)
- High-Performance Windows Can Help Save the World (PDF)
- Saving Birds with Effective Glass Solutions (PDF)
- Window Recyclability: Circular Economy (PDF)
- NGA Store: Product Search