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University of Maryland researchers develop 'cooling glass' that can redirect a building's heat into space

Archinect

Researchers aiming to combat rising global temperatures have developed a new 'cooling glass' that can turn down the heat indoors without electricity by drawing on the cold depths of space. The new technology, a microporous glass coating, can lower the temperature of the material beneath it by 3.5

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Monumental Outdoor Glass Installation to Be Unveiled at Milan Design Week

ArchDaily

In the serene embrace of Palazzo Isimbardi, “ Re/Creation ” offers a space where minds are free to wander, inspired by the fluid grace of molten glass. The title refers to the innovative technique of fused glass, where the essence of fused glass lies in letting go. Its own weight and gravity take care of the rest.

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electric microcar ‘eli ZERO’ has transparent glass doors and trunk space for two carry-ons

designboom

The post electric microcar ‘eli ZERO’ has transparent glass doors and trunk space for two carry-ons appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. eli electric vehicles has opened the US reservations for the electric microcar ‘eli ZERO’, with the expected arrival in the third quarter of 2024.

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Provencher_Roy uses recycled glass material to complete Darwin Bridges reconstruction in Montreal

Archinect

The new Darwin Bridges makeover represents the first instance of Ground Glass Pozzolan (GGP), a recycled glass product developed with researchers from the Université de Sherbrooke and the City of Montreal, being used in an architectural design worldwide.

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Philadelphia Co-Working Space by Verona Carpenter Architects

Archinect

This project, our second for one of the pioneers of co-working space, involved the conversion of three buildings into one learning and working facility for the creative community. We provided the space plan, custom furniture design, and finish specifications.

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ODA completes New York residential building with a glass box facade

Archinect

ODA Architecture has completed a residential scheme at 101 West 14th Street in New York City defined by a glass box facade. Image credit: Michael Young Image credit: Michael Young The building’s exterior features a glass box facade with fractal geometry to create a “sense of lightness, airiness, and depth,” according to ODA.

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Studio Other Spaces creates colourful conical glass pavilion for Californian winery

Deezen

Artist Olafur Eliasson and architect Sebastian Behmann's firm Studio Other Spaces has created the Vertical Panorama Pavilion, a conical pavilion made from 832 coloured glass panels, for a winery in California. Vertical Panorama Pavilion is a glass pavilion that was created by Studio Other Spaces.

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