Glass Technology

Photo courtesy Vitro Architectural Glass
The five-page technical document offers methods for cleaning and sanitizing glass surfaces. ...

Using clear, 2-hour, ASTM E-119 rated fire resistive butt-glazed walls allow Ortega’s mural, located in an exit stairwell, to be enjoyed by visitors and patrons on multiple floors.

Building Design+Construction readers and editors select their top building products for...
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SageGlass's Harmony dynamic glass and Vitro Architectural Glass's Acuity low-iron glass are among...
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A curtain wall shadow box is a spandrel assembly consisting of vision glass at the building exter...
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Wanderwall is one of the largest public art pieces in North Carolina. Designed by Marc Fornes/Theverymany, it reimagines an exterior wall of the Stonewell Station parking garage along Interstate 277 in Charlotte (more below). Photo: NAARO
9 projects that push the limits of architectural design, space planning, and material innovation....

Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina included dynamic glass when it expanded its Terminal A. Image: Courtesy of View
This sector accounts for one-fifth of View Glass’ portfolio.

SuperClear 45-HS and SuperClear 45-HS-LI can be used in 45 minute doors up to a maximum clear view area of 3,288 sq. in. (33 in. x 99-5/8 in.) and in 45 minute sidelites, transoms and openings up to a maximum clear view area of 3,880 sq. in. (42-3/4 in. x 90-3/4 in.).
SAFTI FIRST’s new SuperClear 45-HS and SuperClear 45-HS-LI are approved for glazing in all 45 min...
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In her talk at Accelerate Live! 2018, micro-buildings design expert Aeron Hodges, AIA, Senior Designer/Manager Stantec Architecture, explored the key drivers of the micro-buildings movement, and how the trend is spreading into a wide variety of building typologies. Photo: BD+C
BD+C’s second annual Accelerate Live! AEC innovation conference (May 10, 2018, Chicago)...
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The 2050 M Street building will have panels of curved glass covering its exterior. Renderings courtesy REX, via Architizer
Around 900 fluted glass panes will cover 2050 M Street, which will contain television studios for...
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Buildings could install glass that doubles as solar panels, if a Michigan State research group's innovation catches on.
The transparent luminescent solar concentrator device could be used on buildings or mobile device...

The machine in action, up close. Photo screenshot from Mediated Matter via Fast Company Design
The machine uses molten glass as its “ink,” contained in a “kiln cartridge” that heats up at 1,90...
read moreTempered glass is an excellent choice for large expanses of glass that maximize clear views while...
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The standard specifies test methods, specifications, and field checks to evaluate structural adeq...
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The sphere would more than double the size of the current record holder.

Researchers view the Colorado Rocky Mountains through an electricity-generating SolarWindow module. Photo courtesy SolarWindow Technologies
Made primarily out of hydrogen and carbon, the coating can turn see-through surfaces into solar p...
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Designed by Israeli architect Haim Dotan, the white bridge is meant to look as if it is “disappearing into the clouds.” Renderings: Haim Dotan
Designed by Israeli architect Haim Dotan, the white bridge is meant to look as if it is “disappea...
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As more students enter the school system each year, designing for fire safety in educational faci...
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When developers of Uptown Bay City (Bay City, Mich.) began transforming the former industrial sit...
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When it comes to designing parking garages, providing vision and transparency might not be the pr...
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Among the building elements contributing to the success of the elementary school’s public learnin...
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SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of advanced fire rated glass and framing systems, recently...
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In this the new facility, middle school and high school classroom wings flank either side of the...
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For design professionals seeking glazing with a durable and colorfast appearance, Technical Glass...
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The precision engineering of TGP’s Fireframes Aluminum Series creates narrow profiles and crisp s...
read moreWhen the designers at L. R. Kimball looked for an all-in-one clear, wire-free glazing solution th...
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