Westeck News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

*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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aasarchitecture

MAY 8, 2024

The new building brings together research on key technologies of the Life Science business sector of Merck. Daylight filters through the glass ceilings of the atria into the center of the building. The louver structure placed in front of the glazed façade is cut open in front of the atria to offer glimpses into the interiors.

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Deezen

JANUARY 10, 2023

British startup Water-Filled Glass has developed panes of glass filled with water that use sunlight to power a "crazy" energy-saving heating and cooling system. Water-Filled Glass (WFG) aims to use the patented technology, which it estimates can reduce energy bills by 25 per cent, to make heavily glazed buildings more sustainable.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Studio RAP usef 3D-printed tiles for the facade The material strategy was informed by the extensive ceramics collection at the nearby Rijksmuseum art gallery and the legacy of glazed ceramic art and architecture in Amsterdam. By 3D-scanning the original and neighbouring facade the new flushes were accurately aligned."

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Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As the name suggests, their Water-Filled Glass windows consist of a thin layer of water wedged between two panes of glass, which can reduce a building's energy bills by around 25 per cent compared with standard glazing.

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The Architect's Newsletter

AUGUST 19, 2022

The following editorial from Aki Ishida kicks off the Focus section of the July/August 2022 edition of The Architect’s Newspaper, which showcases the latest and greatest innovations in glass.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Solar windows, also called solar glass windows, function as windows while also generating electricity from the sun. They could be utilized in myriad applications, from greenhouse glazing, to replacing conventional windows in homes, to cladding entire skyscrapers. What are Solar Glass Windows? Types of Solar Glass Windows.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

From the technological building systems we choose for our projects to considering the carbon impact of where a product comes from to have a better awareness of the materials our products are made out of. Our decisions as architects and designers can have a long-lasting impact on the world around us.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Fashion house Balenciaga has opened a couture store with smoked-glass-panelled walls in the same building as its original couture salon in Paris. The interior of the store was clad in tinted glass. Beneath the signage, four arched openings frame swooping curtains that are given a golden hue by the brown-tinted glazing.

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Deezen

JUNE 6, 2022

LA-based Yazdani Studio has broken ground on the Resnick Sustainability Resource Center at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena that will incorporate mass timber. The east and west facades will be dropped in a glass curtain. Read: The Dezeen guide to mass timber in architecture.

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Deezen

APRIL 4, 2022

Dezeen Showroom: French fireplace brand Focus has released glazed versions of three of its most popular designs, giving them a sliding window intended to increase energy performance. The new glazed design is available on the Gyrofocus, Domofocus and Ergofocus wood-burning fireplace models, which all feature a suspended, rotatable firebox.

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Bustler

JANUARY 16, 2022

Professional architects, interior designers, glass fabricators, engineers and other industry professionals may enter projects. Professional architects, interior designers, glass fabricators, engineers and other industry professionals may enter projects. This competition puts glass at the forefront of design.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Fusing two commercial buildings in the heart of San Francisco, the glazed intervention creates almost 100,000 square feet of continuous office space for Twitter, now known as X. Layered sheets of glass are punctuated with modified curtainwall extrusions. Visually, the skybridge is a striking form amid the city hubbub.

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Deezen

APRIL 1, 2022

With their new headquarters, Beeah demonstrates how technology can scale sustainable impact and ultimately serve as a blueprint for tomorrow's smart, sustainable cities.". It is clad in glass fibre-reinforced concrete. Glazing is limited to limit solar gain. Zaha Hadid Architects has completed the Beeah Headquarters in Sharjah.

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 22, 2023

With a tile body made entirely from by-products (post-consumer recycled glass and ceramic) of other manufacturing processes, Sequel Principle is based on technology that has taken a bold leap from a small batch production to a fully scalable process. As such, it becomes the world’s first mass produced 95 per cent recycled content tile.

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BD+C

JANUARY 28, 2014

Each year, high-rise building experts from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) release their predictions for the worldwide skyscraper industry. They also recap the top tall-building news from the previous year (see "2013: The year of the super-tall skyscraper" ). Body Image: read more.

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Santa Cruz Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

In recent years, companies have been working on a solution to this problem: solar glass (often referred to as “solar windows”), which can turn windows into power-generating panels. What is Solar Glass? The most common type of solar glass is thin-film modules (e.g. Why Use Solar Glass? Other Benefits to Solar Glass.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Jenny Peysin Architecture has completed a house in the Hamptons with a poured-in-place concrete envelope and a glazed living space. A poured-in-place concrete bar grounds the glazed living space. Peysin emphasised details of the design by sandblasting the formwork to draw out the wood grain in the concrete and mitering the window trim.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

A hotel lobby at the middle of the higher tower with a continuous amorphous glass surface cuts through the otherwise sharp geometric facade, into the outside corner of the building, while a glazed sky escalator connects the lobby with the conference centre and event hall at the adjunct lower building.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

As each of the cantilevered blocks has glazed ends, the majority of these spaces have views north to downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan or south across the university's campus. The building has large glazed facades. David Rubenstein Forum has been named the world's best tall building.

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BD+C

MARCH 7, 2014

Larry David, Maria Menounos, and Sofia Vergara are among the Hollywood elites scheduled to attend a star-studded gala March 8 to celebrate the opening of Emerson College''s new $85 million Los Angeles campus building. Body Image: read more.

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2023

The "global footprint of the automotive in big cities" could shrink thanks to advances in car technology, Peugeot 's Philippe-Emmanuel Jean told Dezeen at the European unveiling of the brand's Inception Concept EV. It replaces mechanical links with digital electric controls and is controlled by movements similar to how we use a smartphone.

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Deezen

JANUARY 11, 2022

The Hitra Office and Commercial Building is located at a road intersection of the Valenjak neighbourhood of Iran's capital, and combines two floors of glazed commercial space with five red brick-clad office storeys. The Hitra Office and Commercial Building was designed by Hooba Design Studio. Photo is by Deed Studio.

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Dwell

MAY 25, 2023

The spacious layout and expansive glazing provides an abundance of natural light from dusk to down. Enjoy one of the many featured rooms including an underground garage, glass walled office, private gym, spacious movie theatre, wine cellar, and tasting room. Other design details include white oak floors and concrete feature walls.

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The Architecture Designs

MAY 8, 2024

Functional Design by Room source: Pinterest Living Rooms: Large windows or glass doors opening into outside spaces make living rooms feel larger and more inviting. Functional Design by Room source: Pinterest Living Rooms: Large windows or glass doors opening into outside spaces make living rooms feel larger and more inviting.

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Deezen

MARCH 15, 2023

Glass panels were used on the shaded side of the building The 1,034-square-metre Kloboucká lesní headquarters comprises office spaces as well as workshop and relaxation spaces on the ground and first floors, while the top floor will host lectures, company events and presentations.

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Architizer

JULY 23, 2023

Our response was to generate a fundamental dialogue between glass, stone, and human occupation; to utilize advanced modern technology to fabricate the materials in a way that is both futuristic yet grounded in traditional historic construction methodologies; and to change everything without changing anything.

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BD+C

MAY 15, 2013

Low-emissivity (low-e) glasses are critical to making today’s buildings brighter, more energy-efficient and more sustainable. Here are five tips to help architects, engineers, and contractors understand and explain the differences among low-e glasses and their impact on building performance: Body Image: read more.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Recent advancements in structural design, combined with the loosening of density and zoning requirements, has opened the door for the so-called "superslim skyscraper.". Developers love the building type because they can finally take advantage of land that was previously unusable for large multifamily and mixed-use structures. Body Image: read more.

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Dwell

JANUARY 19, 2024

At face, the hotel—which, according to the Los Angeles Times , was imagined by Marling and Batmanglij, in collaboration with production designer Alex DiGerlando—is a simple, two-story structure unique in its circular, spaceship-like shape and abundant glazing. Interior scenes were shot on a set built on a soundstage in New Jersey.

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Hotel Designs

JULY 11, 2023

The original Sequel Vibe requires making each tile by hand from low value glass and ceramic waste with capacity of approximately 50 square metres per week. “However, as is often the case with developmental technology, it had manufacturing limitations.

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Architizer

MAY 4, 2023

Terracotta is a clay-based ceramic that can be glazed and has been used throughout history. Doubling the size of the historic Portland Packer-Scott Building, the landmark project combined a green roof, with resource-friendly landscaping and a glass and terracotta envelope.

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e-architect

AUGUST 21, 2023

The precise incisions of the glass envelope wrapping the building are a manifestation of the multifaceted diamond form. The robust form of the building, exhibiting a unique glass façade composed of rhomboid fractals, gleaming in its iconic glory, reveals the illusion of the celebrated heritage of the city in a modern assemblage.

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BD+C

JULY 9, 2013

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has named two winners and three finalists of its 2013 Innovation Award. Body Image: read more.

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 30, 2021

These materials are significantly more biodegradable than glass and plastics. More recently, in 2021, researchers reported a way to manufacture transparent wood lighter and stronger than glass that requires substantially smaller amounts of chemicals and energy than methods used before. Transparent wood is also shatterproof. Properties.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Ample glazing and pale-toned plaster also help lighten the home's appearance. The upper floors, which step forward and back, are detailed in plaster and glass and "appear to float", the team said. Spaces are tailored for optimal ergonomics, individual habits and a passion for art, design and technology," the team added.

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Deezen

MARCH 28, 2023

It is understood that the owners wanted to replace its atrium glazing. Read: Richard Rogers' Channel 4 headquarters among top 10 at-risk UK buildings Its distinctive facade is clad in glass and pewter-coated powder-grey aluminium, punctuated by pale-red details.

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