From a simple windowpane to one of the most exciting technologies shaping the built environment. For centuries, glass has allowed us to see the world outside while keeping the elements at bay. But what was once simply a transparent barrier has evolved into a highly engineered material capable of controlling heat, reducing noise, protecting buildings and even responding to its surroundings. And the pace of innovation is accelerating. A recent visit by INCO ROBOTICS to The Arch

There is a growing frustration among property directors, facilities managers and asset owners that has nothing to do with planning, finance or regulation. It is simpler than that. Every time a building performance problem is identified, the proposed solution involves installing something. Cabling. Antennas. Hardware. Active systems that consume power, require maintenance contracts, need carrier-by-carrier coordination and, in occupied buildings, demand disruptive installation