PPG Inspirescapes
  • The-Garden-Room-National-Aviary-Exterior-at-Night_thumb

    Safe, Sustainable and Stylish: Bird-Safe Glass in The Garden Room

    The Garden Room, the newest event space at the National Aviary, features stunning expanses of bird-friendly, energy-efficient AviProtek® E glass.

    Read Now

  • VIT_National-Aviary_thumb

    Benefits of Bird-Safe Glass

    Danik Dancause of Walker Glass and Textures explains the science behind bird-friendly glass and why reducing bird collisions with glass is essential.

    Read Now

  • Vitro_Aviary_Event_HR-18_thumb

    Shedding Clear Light on Wetlands Birds

    The Wetlands exhibit at Pittsburgh’s National Aviary is home to diverse species, from familiar favorites to lesser-known birds.

    Read Now

Good for Birds. Great for the Community.

 

A Bird’s-Eye View of a Unique Glass Installation

For more than 65 years, the National Aviary in Pittsburgh has been dedicated to inspiring respect for nature through an appreciation of birds. This ethos is seen in its education programming, preservation of natural habitats to save endangered species and groundbreaking avian research.

Updating a Beloved Icon

 

Why the Tropical Rainforest Needed New Wings

The Victoria Crowned Pigeons, Malayan Great Argus pheasant, beloved macaws and dozens of other exotic birds that inhabit the National Aviary’s Tropical Rainforest Exhibit have captivated families for generations.

Key Milestones at a Glance

 

Major Milestones of the National Aviary Tropical Rainforest Exhibit Restoration

With help from Vitro Architectural Glass, Pittsburgh’s National Aviary will soon become a living demonstration of the vital role that glass can play in keeping birds safe from buildings and predators in dense urban environments.