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Current Issue: September/October 2026

Q + A with Deceuninck | Informed Design

How Deceuninck’s 205 Patio Door evolved from fabricator feedback into a product that addresses real manufacturing challenges.

Product | Solution by ODL

Blinds + Glass® is a cordless enclosed blind system sealed between two panes of insulating glass. 

The Industry Gathers at GlassBuild America 2026 

The largest fenestration and glass industry tradeshow in North America will offer new solutions, insights and opportunities for companies to meet the moment.

Are You Ready for Automation?

Automation is attainable for smaller fabricators. Whether your foundation is ready for it, that’s an entirely different question. To find out if you’re ready, here’s what you have to evaluate before you take the next step.

A Selective Market

Amid cost pressure and volume constraints, the M&A markets remain open for premium assets.

The Most Exciting Three Days in Glass

This year’s GlassBuild America is sure to be full of conversation, innovation and energy.

The New American Home 2027 

Western Architectural Openings has been selected as the sole window and door provider for The New American Home 2027, the flagship exhibit for the International Builders’ Show taking place on February 2-4, 2027.

The Politics of the Unrepresented Future

Why policy development should consider the people and communities the industry is building for in the future.

At Home with Decorative Glass

Creatively balancing daylight, privacy and visual appeal.

Security Screens’ Opportunity

Why security screens represent lucrative, resilient aftermarket potential for window and door manufacturers.

Anatomy of Windows in Wildland Urban Interface Zones

How lessons from testing and forensic investigation can lead to products and configurations better suited to survive a conflagration.