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.
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Michael Wigginton is Professor of Architecture at Plymouth University and an architect in private practice in London as Chairman of the Designers' Collaborative. He is working on several research programmes concerned with low energy and sustainability, and his published writings have covered advanced materials science in architecture and the 'intelligent building', as well as theory. His architectural work has won many awards, including the Financial Times Award for Architecture in 1993. Authors' Residences: Totnes, Devon
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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great book on glass architecture,
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This review is from: Glass in Architecture (Hardcover)
not like other books giving the usual designs and ideas. innovative, creative and daring is the way i'd describe this book. gave me lots of ideas on my designs and projects involving glass as a material.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Amazing and enclopedic,
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This review is from: Glass in Architecture (Paperback)
Most architecture books are not this technical. This weighty tome has a complete history of the use of glass since the Gothic cathedrals, an in-depth review of the technology of this unique building material, reviews of modern buildings, down to 1:5 construction details of their glass components, and appendixes that cover the science involved, all presented in a readable and visually attractive package.
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A Valuable Glass Reference Book,
By Mark Dannettel (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Glass in Architecture (Hardcover)
Glass as a material, is used in an endless variety of industries. And in most of these industries, the technical aspects of glass manufacture, and performance, are inherently involved in the application of glass.
However, in Architecture, the implementation of glass products is frequently done without detailed technical expertise. In order to ensure that the proper glass product is utilized in the right context, every Architect needs to be aware of basic glass technology. 'Glass in Architecture' provides this basic knowledge, and provides a structure for pursuing further research. Some of the relevant issues addressed are: manufacture of glass, manufacture of coatings for glass, effects of coatings, effects of tints, effects of various compositions (insulated glass, laminated glass), light properties, solar properties, thermal properties, acoustic properties, and structural properties. As an Architect and Facade Consultant, I find the book extremely helpful on a daily basis. It never leaves my desk. Mark E. Dannettel, Senior Associate Thornton Tomasetti Engineers
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