Glass

Glass

What are your conclusions about the use of glass in architecture?   In the past, glass was used in small window applications intended to keep the weather out, to allow light in and to provide a view to the outside. However, today architectural glass is being used to control the elements, to control heat-gain/heat-loss, to provide thermal comfort, to allow natural day-lighting of buildings, and for safety and protection, along with the pleasing aesthetics and appearance of clean glass lines. Some common examples of glass include:Windows in homes,Commercial buildings, Windows for transportation equipment, Interior partitions, Railing systems, Decorative uses/art, Furniture, Fixtures.

Notes from the Oral Presentation
 * Characteristics: Solid and hard material, disordered ans amorphous material, fragile, transparent to visible light, wate r proff
 * Disadvantages: Its not flexible,
 * Advantages: Is 100% recyclable, doesn't deteriorate, corrode, stain or fade
 * Glass was made in Greece in Mycenaean times
 * By using glass in interior, it saves the space inside the building
 * Use of glass in construction work adds beauty to the building.



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