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Notre Dame’s plans for contemporary stained-glass windows spark cries of ‘vandalism’ in Paris

Archinect

Plans for the contemporary replacement of some of the stained glass windows inside Notre Dame Cathedral ’s damaged interior have sparked a considerable outcry from the public a year before the Parisian landmark is set to begin reopening in the wake of the destructive 2019 fire.

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How to Improve Internal and External Environments with Glass Ceilings

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Image © XINLEE As a highly transparent material that stands up to all but the most extreme of weather conditions, is easily formed into any size or shape, and, once formed, will last for thousands of years, glass is still one of the most innovative and crucial materials used in architecture. Read more »

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Changing Iconography of Ecclesiastical Architecture: 20 Examples of Contemporary Stained Glass in Churches

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Advanced Window Technologies – Thin Glass

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*Content courtesy of Window + Door Advanced Window Technologies – The latest on “thin” glass. How can borosilicate glass be evaluated along with soda lime thin glass? What edge treatment will be required for thin glass breakage reduction? Better understanding thin glass.

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“Thermally Broken” Windows Explained

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“Thermally broken” is a term used to describe a window’s construction in the windows and door manufacturing industry. Thermal breaks are a component of the window frame, but they also influence how temperature is transferred to other components of the window, such as the glass.

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These Five Homes Get a Fresh Outlook With Custom Windows and Doors

Dwell

Despite light’s transformative power, standardized window sizes remain a mainstay in home improvement centers. While there’s nothing wrong with the ease and convenience of stock windows, we know that one size doesn’t (and shouldn’t) always fit all.

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water-filled glass windows passively heat and cool buildings using sunlight

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a thin, invisible film of water is introduced between two layers of glass to absorb solar gain. The post water-filled glass windows passively heat and cool buildings using sunlight appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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