Decorative Glass Survey
Welcome to the Decorative Glass Survey from GANA.  We appreciate you taking the time to answer the following questions.

First, let us know if you are either:
a Consumer/Contract Glazier, or
an Architect/Designer/Specifier

1. How aware are you of Decorative Glass products for architectural projects?   Please Choose Not at all Somewhat aware Knowledgeable Very Knowledgeable

2. How often do you use Decorative Glass in your project designs?   Please Choose Never Rarely Often Very Often

3. If you are not using Decorative Glass or rarely using it, please explain what prevents you from doing so: (Choose all that apply)

Lack of demand	Lack of product availability
Budget constraints	Lack of product knowledge/do not know how to specify
Lack of product information available to me	Does not fit our business
Other Please Explain:

4. What would help you consider using Decorative Glass more often? (Choose all that apply))

Easier access to product samples	Increased availability of product specifications
Easier access to technical information	On-line tools
Easier access to decorative glass sources/resources	Increased product performance
Continuing education program on the products	Products to be more cost effective
Information on sustainability	Increased design flexibility
Other Please Explain:

5. When using Decorative Glass, what types do you use most often?

Ceramic frit decals	Fused / Slumped / Cast
Screen-Printing	Bent
Sand-Blast and deep carving	Dichroic
Acid Etch	Artistic Mirror
Laminated / Decorative Interlayer	Stained glass and stained glass overlay
Coated / Spandrel	Decorative films for glass
Pattern / Texture	U-Channel
Laser etching
Other Please Explain:

6. For which applications? (Choose all that apply)

Interior partitions	Shower enclosures / bathroom partitions
Entranceways / storefronts	Doors
Exterior spandrel / fins	Wall cladding
Curtainwall	Elevator interiors
Art pieces / publicart	Windows
Skylights	Sun shades / daylighting systems
Canopies	Signage
Flooring / stairs	Ceiling tiles
Railings / Balustrades	Countertops / desktops / bar tops
Other Please Explain:

7. Please describe the favorable experiences you’ve had in specifying and/or purchasing Decorative Glass? (Choose all that apply)

Increased aesthetics	Good quality products
Increased functionality	Design flexibility
Sample availability	Interesting products to work with
Product availability	Profitable projects
Other Please Explain:

8. Please describe the unfavorable experiences you’ve had in specifying and/or purchasing Decorative Glass? (Choose all that apply)

Difficult to specify	Sample availability
Poor quality products	Excessive lead times
Product limitations	Product availability
Difficult to get budget pricing	Expensive
Lack of technical support	Lack of consistency between suppliers, i.e. quality, capabilities, product names
Lack of standard industry terminology
Other Please Explain:

9. Are you aware of the existence of the Decorative Glass Division of GANA?   Please Choose Yes No

10.  If no: Which way would be best to have let you know about it? (Choose all that apply)

E-mail announcement	Architectural binder
Newsletter	Technical bulletin
Product rep	Advertise in magazines
Postcard / literature	Website
Other Please Explain:

11. Please describe any subjects or issues related to Decorative Glass that you would like to see addressed by the GANA Decorative Division: (choose all that apply)

Create enforceable industry standards	Provide specification information / support
Provide technical information	Provide educational opportunities
Provide basic decorative glass information	Provide access to decorative glass sources / resources
Standardize terminology	Provide access to samples

12.  What State (United States/Mexico) or Province (Canada) are you located in?  

13.  How many employees are at your firm?  Please Choose 1-5 6-25 26-50 51-100 Oer 100

14.  Any additional comments or ideas about Decorative Glass that you would like to share?

Decorative Glass Survey
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