The architectural glazing market in North America is influenced by standards and specifications as
well as regulatory and consumer trends. The shift in United States government leadership in 2025 may alter the course of environmental policy, directly affecting the current environmental and embodied carbon regulations for flat and processed glass, and adoption of energy-efficient windows. Learn how the industry is responding.
Urmilla Sowell
North American Market Drivers and Trends
Company: National Glass Association, USA
About the speaker:
Urmilla Sowell, Vice President of Advocacy and Technical Services for the National Glass Association in the United States. Urmilla has 25 years of experience in the glass and glazing and fenestration industry. Her current position includes overseeing all technical and advocacy activities for NGA. Urmilla holds leadership roles at several standards organizations including ASTM, International Standards Organization, ANSI and ASHRAE. She earned both her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering from Texas Tech University and is a licensed Professional Engineer.
