Glass can work wonders..
Did you know the magical property of glass materials, which
are being used in the buildings? They behave like a chameleon; if you want them
colored, then the glass quickly absorbs it and would display the varying red
and green colors. If you want them cut into different shapes, then they can be
manipulated such that it would display the different conditions like
transparency, translucency or opaque conditions. The shapes can be formed such
that arcs or pancakes can be showcased. But it requires only one thing: The
innovative power of the glass developers. The aesthetic qualities and the
energy conserving nature of the glass would be shaped and innovated by the
glass architects. Let us see how glasses have modified some of the popular
building structures, that have been already constructed or is under the
“construction” process:
Sculptural designs on the buildings
Herzog and De Meuron, is the building
which is undergoing construction in Germany. By utilizing the special property
of glass, it is being formed into a bent or curved shape such that one could
see the clear reflections of the ships and the travelers “travelling” on the
sea. With improved and specialized
coatings, the amount of heat retention and glare has been extensively reduced. To
make the glass more durable and more “strong”, vacuum decomposition layers are
being embedded, prior to the construction process itself. Insulated Glazing
Units (IGUs) are being used, which again ensures the durability by attaching
two layers of thin glasses separated by air or glass. Click here to know more about
Glass Reflections – in the glass
museums
The Corning Museum of New York is
known as the glass museum as each and every element of it is being made with
specialized glasses. With the help of rolled glass façade, the staircases, the
glass walls and walkways are constructed, which is another reason for its
popularity and they being turned into popular attraction spots. If you go
interior into the building, the real innovative parts lie there, the
transitions from rainscreens to the windows have been modified with specialized
joints and unusual designs. The reflective coating on the building gives out a
“mirror like” feeling, thus gaining more attraction from the tourists.
Bigger and flatter towers in Shenzen,
China
Do you know what the clients prefer
from tall and sharp commercial buildings? The quantity of space within the
interiors must not be compensated with anything and this can be actually done
with the help of glasses, according to the suggestions of the popular
architects. Two Popular towers in China have been designed by using the same
property; big blocks of glasses with smooth, polished finishes with a
separation only to a few mullions are being used for the construction purposes.
Similarly, coatings which are smooth
and ultra-clear with a slight tint of green is being used to showcase the
aesthetic aspect of glasses. The architects and engineers are on the lookout of
glass properties that would eliminate the roller effect, the distortion which
is caused by excessive absorption of heat or through the tempering. Contact us for more details.
