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Bird-Friendly Glass
Vitro BirdSmart™ Bird-Friendly Glass
Vitro BirdSmart ™
Vitro BirdSmart ™ Bird Safe Glass is a first-surface laser-etched glass featuring four dot patterns (2×2 square, 2×4 rectangle, 2×4 diamond and 2×2 diamond) with directional and non-directional orientation.
Vitro’s Bird Smart Glass is manufactured using laser etching, which is a “clean” etching process that is non-caustic and uses no harsh chemicals to apply bird-friendly visual markers, offering a greener way to prevent bird strikes.
BirdSmart™
BirdSmart™ glass has received American Bird Conservancy (ABC) tunnel testing approval to comply with existing and emerging building codes. The 2×2 patterns have a threat factor of 20, while the 2×4 patterns come in at 25. First-surface dot patterns enhance glass visibility to birds, making it easier for them to recognize this as an impassable barrier.
In addition, pairing laser-etched BirdSmart™ glass with a low-e coating can lead to peak energy performance without impacting Visible Light Transmittance (VLT) or Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC).
Other Bird-Friendly Glazing Options
Specifications vary for bird-friendly glass; that’s why Thompson Innovative Glass offers one of the largest ranges of products available in the industry. We also offer the following options:
Guardian Glass
Bird1st™ Etch · Bird1st™ UV
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arcon
Ornilux® mikado · Ornilux® supermikado
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Walker
AviProtek® E · AviProtek® T
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Thompson
Thompson BirdSafe®
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Pilkington
AviSafe™
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Skyline Design
SkySafe™
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Kuraray
BirdSecure® Pro
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Eastman
FlySafe™ 3D
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Andluca
SafeFlight UV™
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bird Smart Glass
How does Vitro BirdSmart™ glass help prevent bird collisions?
Vitro BirdSmart™ uses first-surface laser-etched dot patterns that make the glass more visible to birds, helping them recognize it as a barrier rather than open space. Four pattern options are available, providing flexibility for different architectural designs and project requirements.
Has Vitro BirdSmart™ been tested for bird-friendly performance?
Yes. BirdSmart™ has received American Bird Conservancy (ABC) tunnel testing approval. Its 2x2 patterns achieve a Threat Factor of 20, while its 2x4 patterns achieve a Threat Factor of 25, supporting compliance with existing and emerging bird-friendly building requirements.
Can Vitro BirdSmart™ be combined with energy-efficient glazing?
Yes. BirdSmart™ can be paired with Low-E coatings to provide strong energy performance while maintaining Visible Light Transmittance (VLT) and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) performance. This allows architects to incorporate bird-friendly design without sacrificing the energy-performance goals of the building envelope.