PITTSBURGH, July 9, 2025 – Vitro Architectural Glass has introduced FramingFactor™, a digital tool that allows users to quickly evaluate Total Assembly Performance (TAP) of insulating glass units (IGUs) in architects’ future builds.

“FramingFactor™ is an essential tool that serves as a guide for users to evaluate performance data for both glazing and framing options when planning upcoming projects,” said Fernando Diez, Vice President of Marketing at Vitro Architectural Glass. “By calculating TAP based on key project details – such as project name, framing system type and framing performance –FramingFactor™ empowers architects to make informed early decisions that align with energy efficiency objectives and regional building code requirements.”

FramingFactor™ also includes a custom sizing feature designed to accommodate unique project dimensions with ease and critical performance metrics such as Visible Light Transmittance (VLT), Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) and winter U-value.

Powered by Vitro’s proprietary product data and performance metrics from the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), FramingFactor™ delivers project-specific calculations. This eliminates the need for manual entry of center-of-glass values, streamlining the process and reducing complexity. By referencing the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) map embedded in the tool, users can ensure regional compliance while meeting their project's energy efficiency targets.

Developed with insights from internal technical service teams and external consultants, FramingFactor™ continues to evolve, redefining how architects and fabricators approach performance analysis with greater efficiency and accuracy.

Please note that FramingFactor™ is a helpful guide for early-stage planning. The tool should not be relied upon for precise energy calculations or official submissions.

To get started, visit vitroframingfactor.com.

For more information about FramingFactor™ and other Vitro digital tools, visit vitroglazings.com/tools.

For more information about Vitro Architectural Glass, visit vitroglazings.com or call 1-855-VTRO-GLS (887-6457).

About Vitro Architectural Glass

Vitro Architectural Glass is the largest glass producer in the Western Hemisphere, manufacturing a range of industry-leading, energy-efficient, high-performance products such as Solarban^®, Sungate^® and Starphire Ultra-Clear^® glasses. Committed to continually raising the industry standard for sustainability, Vitro was the first U.S. glass manufacturer to have its complete collection of architectural glass products earn Cradle to Cradle Certified^® status and the first North American manufacturer to publish third-party verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for flat glass and processed glass products. Additionally, as of April 2024, all Vitro architectural glass products meet the Top 20% Low Embodied Carbon (LEC) material Global Warming Potential (GWP) threshold the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) established pursuant to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and related guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Vitro operates seven glass production facilities across North America, four residential glass fabrication plants in Canada and one of the world’s largest glass research and development facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, please visit VitroGlazings.com.

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Vitro Architectural Glass
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