BIRD PROTECTION FORUM

Bird Protection Glass: Balancing Species Conservation, Compliance, and Practical Application

Glass shapes modern architecture – it is transparent, versatile and high-performance. At the same time, the protection of birds from glass surfaces is becoming an increasingly important focus in planning, planning permission and product development. The bird protection forum highlights what is essential today for bird-friendly construction using glass.

A bird approaching a glass façade - Photo: BF / SEEN AG

At a glance

Date + Time:
23 October 2026
12.00 pm – 1.00 pm
Location:
Stage 3 – glass technology live
Hall 11, C28
Preis:
Free of charge – Included in the ticket price

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Bird protection is becoming a planning factor

The protection of birds from glass surfaces has long since become more than just an additional environmental requirement. For architects, planners, façade contractors and the glass industry, it is increasingly becoming an important part of safe and responsible project planning. Alongside environmental responsibility, legal requirements, planning permission processes and the selection of suitable glass products are gaining in importance.

Anyone who designs, puts out to tender or installs glass surfaces therefore needs guidance. The bird protection forum provides a concise overview of the current state of the art in modern bird protection glass and highlights the developments needed to ensure greater safety, transparency and practicality.

What to expect at the BIRD PROTECTION FORUM

The presentation examines the current state of the art in modern bird-protection glazing and highlights the practical importance of certified solutions. It focuses on the legal framework, technical developments, tried-and-tested solutions, and specific guidance on planning, tendering and implementation.

Overview of Sessions and Speakers ❯

Guidance for reliable planning

What requirements does bird conservation place on glass architecture today?

The forum highlights the environmental, legal and practical requirements that are relevant today, and explains why bird-protection glass is becoming a key factor in modern construction projects.

Proven solutions in practice

How can certified bird-protection glass be planned and installed safely?

The focus is on reliable evidence, certified solutions and concrete practical guidance. Participants will learn what matters when selecting, specifying and implementing suitable glass products.

Transferability of test results

How can test results be better applied to real-world construction projects?

Different glass structures and application scenarios are raising new questions for the industry. The forum will examine how test results can be applied to specific projects in a more transparent and reliable manner in future.

The full programme, including the timeline, will be available shortly.

Speaker

Jochen Grönegräs

Managing Director,
Bundesverband Flachglas e. V.

Matthias Haller

Spokesperson of the Bird Protection Working Group,
Bundesverband Flachglas e. V.

Increase your confidence in planning and implementation

The bird protection forum highlights the requirements, certification standards and technical solutions that shape bird protection on glass surfaces today. Take this opportunity to gain a concise, first-hand insight into the latest developments – right here at glasstec 2026.

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Image Credits: BF / SEEN AG