According to the American Bird Conservancy, glass collisions claim the lives of up to a billion birds annually in the U.S. Birds cannot grasp the concept of glass – its transparency, reflectiveness, or the cues humans see to acknowledge glass by context, such as mullions or frames – and therefore fly into the deadly surfaces. Read Devil’s Detail 28 to learn about bird-friendly design strategies, the U.S. Green Building Council’s Pilot Credit, and the National Glass Association perspective. The article is packed with links to additional resources.
Devil’s Detail 28: Bird Safe Glass
The AGI Devil’s Details educational series of articles illustrates and describes common glazing challenges as a means to communicate best practices for the design and construction industry, not as a sole source for design guidance. AGI recommends design professionals consult with an AGI contractor regarding specific project challenges.