Glass in Architecture

 

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.

• The first comprehensive historical and technical overview of the art and science of glass in architecture
• Includes five detailed appendices on the science of glass, making this an essential manual for architects and constructors worldwide
• Extensive chapter on history spans the cathedrals of medieval Europe to the grands projets of Paris, with fascinating archival illustrations
• A central section presents 20 international case studies of contemporary glass architecture, among them the Louvre pyramid in Paris, Waterloo terminal in London and the Corning Glass Museum in New York