Glass has become a central element in modern architecture with the introduction of new strategies for designing and experiencing buildings. Its transparency and material composition allow for ...

The guidelines will ensure that glass facades on buildings are not detrimental to birds while warranting energy conservation. NGT has directed that the guidelines be finalised within three months ...

“And the free design options for fused glass were the decisive factor.” The solar modules are designed in such a way that they form the outer skin of the new building. Viewed from a ...

expanding the scope of installation on facades, building walls and various types of glazing its aesthetics aspects become one of the key parameters.” Textured glasses are made by heating glass ...

Located in Melbourne, the office building is defined by pleated glass facades that sit atop a brick base. Seeking to challenge current approaches to energy use in buildings, Kennon integrated ...

Over time, new materials like iron and steel were introduced, allowing for taller buildings with expansive glass facades that marked the beginning of modernism in urban centers. The 20th century ...