Glass in architecture
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Glass in architecture
Phaidon, 1996
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This work provides a comprehensive overview of the art and science of glass use, demonstrating its historical importance in paving the way for a closer synergy between the designer and technologist. In addition to providing a historical context for glass architecture, the central section of the book presents 20 international detailed case studies of contemporary glass buildings showing the range of applications in a variety of situations, large and small. The book also explores the potential for the future, as new materials move from the abstract world of technical research into realization; a detailed appendix provides a full review of the science of glass, with a section on design and performance.
Table of Contents
- History and architectural context
- glass technology - the nature of glass
- glass in architecture - case studies
- the future. Appendix: design and performance criteria and scientific background.
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