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Lasvit’s "Re/Creation" Emerges With Handcrafted Fused Glass of Various Textures and Forms

ArchDaily

The monumental piece highlighted the company’s expertise in using the fused glass furnace and its journey in redefining the relationship between glass and architecture. "Re/Creation" Re/Creation" emerged as a central attraction for visitors, offering a space for relaxation.

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Exploring Timber and Glass in 11 Contemporary Architectural Designs

ArchDaily

Pavilion ∞ / Atelier Lai © Yilong Zhao Some materials change the course of architecture from the moment they begin to be employed. The initial materials used in construction certainly did so: clay, stone, and wood. The ability to build is the origin of the discipline. Read more »

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Studies on Passive Cooling Techniques for Buildings by Using Phase Change Material

Westeck News

Studies on Passive Cooling Techniques for Buildings using PCM (Phase Change Material). One of their most recent studies was on passive cooling techniques for windows. Transparent elements like the glass in windows are responsible for a significant amount of SHG (solar heat gain). About Westeck Windows and Doors.

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Eight projects with integrated cooling techniques that beat the heat

Deezen

Passive cooling techniques in architecture, reflective paint and water-filled windows are featured among the methods that designers and architects are using to mitigate heat in energy-efficient ways. Read on to see eight projects featuring heat mitigation techniques.

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From Float Glass to OLEDs: How Recent Advancements in Glass Technology Are Reshaping 21st Century Design

Architizer

Architizer’s A+Product Awards celebrate the manufacturers at the forefront of material innovation. In the early years, glass was a medium for divine storytelling. With its vast expanse of plate glass panels and cast iron framework, the structure redefined the possibilities of architecture and design. from 2021 to 2028.

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Rain Studio combines raw and reclaimed materials for "native yet contemporary" home

Deezen

Raw, tactile materials including clay tiles, earthenware pots and compressed earth bricks define this courtyard home near Chennai, India , designed by local practice Rain Studio. The structure was built from a combination of reclaimed and regional materials, which were left raw wherever possible. The photography is by Yash R Jain.

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Decorative glass products to add an edge to your next project

The Architect's Newsletter

Designers and manufacturers of decorative glass have a range of techniques at their disposal—from glass tempering and acid etching to back-painting and digital printing, they know how to produce the The post Decorative glass products to add an edge to your next project appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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