Pittsburgh — Michael L. Rupert, director, performance glazings technical services and product development, PPG Industries, has won the Shades of Green Leadership Award from the Green Building Alliance in Pittsburgh.

Rupert was recognized for his leadership of the PPG team that developed Solarban 70XL solar control low-emissivity glass. Introduced in 2005 at U.S. Green Building Council’s International GreenBuild Conference, Solarban 70XL glass offere solar control and visible light transmittance in a transparent, color-neutral glass, the company reports.

Rupert is a 33-year veteran of the PPG performance glazings technical and product development team. The introduction of Solarban 70XL glass was the result of his three-year leadership effort, which encompassed every aspect of the product’s development, from identifying customer needs and expectations to overseeing research and development to assisting in the actual product launch in the marketplace.

The Shades of Green Leadership Awards are given annually by the Green Building Alliance in Pittsburgh to highlight the efforts of distinctive persons in Western Pennsylvania who have contributed to the region’s environmental transformation through green leadership. Visit www.ppg.com for more information.