Use of Securit glass for commercial construction purposes
Safety legislation now stipulates important areas in which modern Securit glazing must comply with required safe practices.Innovations in the field…
Glass
Glass technology, materials and applications in architecture and construction.
MAGNA Glaskeramik®: broken glass that makes perfect shine
Materials & SurfacesBroken glass that makes perfect shine: a versatile material from industrial wasteFor over ten years a German stone distributor has been transforming industrial waste into fully recyclable crystal-like panels for exterior, interior and product size applicationsGlass is a wonderful and ancient material, intuitively desirable also for its recyclability. However, it is not easy
rehub: a new disruptive process to manipulate glass waste
Materials & Surfacesrehub is a cutting-edge startup located in Murano, dedicated to developing groundbreaking technologies aimed at transforming non-recyclable glass waste into valuable resourcesFounded by Matteo Silverio and Marta Donà, winners of the special award by EDIT Napoli at the latest Venice Innovation Design edition, rehub‘s mission is to develop technologies that aim to give
Glass and its applications in interior design
Whether you’re an architect building a new building or looking to remodel your office, you’ve likely searched for different design…
Sheathing of the greenhouse of the historic St. Augustine Monastery with glass and steel in Brno
Czech architecture and urban design firm CHYBIK + KRISTOF encapsulated a historic greenhouse,With a structure of glass and steel to…
Glass materials in the design of buildings and interior spaces
Glass is one of the most preferred materials in both interior design and building facades.And if we want to talk…
The use of glass in interior design and how to choose it wisely
When it comes to the use of materials in interior design, glass plays a major role as it adds the…
The Glass of the Future
2023 marks the 60th anniversary of Arnolfo di Cambio, an iconic brand renowned for its design, style, elegance and quality – a proud example of Made in Italy. Arnolfo di Cambio is distinguished by a strong tradition that speaks to the past as well as to the future – a brand that is constantly striving
The use of glass and mirrors in interior design
The use of glass and mirrors in interior design.If you think mirrors are a one-trick pony, think again.This is probably…
Designing glass facades and using appropriate glass materials
Facade glazing affects daylight, views and heat transfer, but performance depends on glass, frames, joints and shading together. Glass should…
Different types of glass used in construction
Did you know that glass plays an important role in the construction of modern buildings?Where glass is used to add…
Types of glass panels used in construction
Different types of glass are used in the building industry, for a wide range of purposes.In addition to its more…
The use of glass-reinforced plastics to improve the level of construction
For decades, construction projects have used traditional methods and materials such as steel and timber to build structures.However, the construction…
Transformation of the famous Boerentoren Tower with a glass extension in Antwerp
Daniel Libeskind, founder of Studio Libeskind, has been selected to transform the iconic Boerentoren Tower,located in the center of Antwerp,…
The Alchemy of Glass by Annalisa Iacopetti
Download our DWalking guide (pdf, mobile-friendly) with all the info for visiting. Annalisa Iacopetti is an Italian designer who recently graduated from Central Saint Martins in London. Her journey as a designer began while working with blown glass at Venini in Murano. The alchemy of glass is a surreal installation where water is the actual performer.
Studio Peipei’s makes sustainable glass from seashells
German designer Benedikt Peirotén proposes using waste streams to replace the energy-intensive ingredients in glass. When you factor in energy use during the production of glass and the impact mining for its ingredients has on the planet, the case for glass gets weaker and weaker, prompting designers to explore new and more sustainable ways to produce
Dichroic: a collection of two-toned glass products
Exploring properties of intriguing materials and aesthetics, design studio Sodalime launched their collection ‘Dichroic’ at Milan Design Week 2022 – a homage to dichroic glass featuring a mélange of alluring products fabricated according to the characteristics of the material.Also known as two-toned glass, Dichroic glass is brilliantly fabricated through an extraordinary fully-automated dipping technology. “With its
Transformation of the old Swedish town hall with an inner courtyard and glass roof
Transformation of the old Swedish town hall with an inner courtyard and glass roof,Danish architecture firm Henning Larsen has transformed…
Interactive Glass Recycling Bin boosts sustainable living
Meet Jack Lee and Trinna Wu’s Glass Recycling Bin, which is both practical and attractive.A unique “Interactive Glass Recycling Bin” by…
Blending the art of free-hand blown glass with technology
By using cutting-edge lasers and bio-sensors, the Tornasole for Casarialto Atelier tracks the air quality in the surrounding area.The elegantly…
Greenlands circular stature pavilion made of glass blocks
Konstantin Arkitekter، Greenlander practice, designed a site-specific pavilion made of glass blocks,as a translucent shell in Sarvanenguet, Greenland.Design FeaturesThe pavilion,…
