At Above All Store Fronts we have done a variety of architectural projects in the New York area and the need for bird safe glazing continues to grow. As building designs become more sophisticated, so does the demand for glass exteriors. While this can make a building look beautiful, it also means that birds can crash into these structures due to their inability to detect glass and usually just see reflections. In North America alone, more than one billion birds have collided with windows.
What is Changing?
We have made it a priority to address this growing phenomenon when we work with our clients. We regularly suggest the use of bird safe glazing to our clients for a number of reasons.
Design and Technical Advances: There are many more product options available that are not just practical and affordable, but also aesthetically pleasing that incorporate patterns and UV coatings
An Added Bonus: Most bird friendly designs can offer energy-saving solutions and improve the overall sustainability of the building while reducing the cost to cool it during those hot Long Island summers.
Follow the Law: As environmental concerns for the safety of birds grow, so do the regulations that serve to protect them. Maintaining compliance of all kinds is a top priority that we extend to our clients, so our team of professionals routinely monitor the laws regarding this as they continue to evolve.
The bottom line? There is no reason not to help keep birds safe. At Above All Store Fronts, we offer bird-friendly architectural glass that can help to prevent these bird and building collisions. If you would like to learn more, contact our knowledgeable team today.