Basics Glass Construction

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Basics Glass Construction

Architecture Architectural structure and design

Authors: Andreas Achilles, Diane Navratil

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Collection: Basics

Language: English

Published by: Birkhauser

Published on: 22nd May 2017

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 79 pages

ISBN: 9783035612295


Glass construction is one of the most varied and innovative areas of structural design.

Glass connects exterior and interior spaces; at the same time, it protects the interior space from the outside world. Its constructional possibilities go far beyond classical window constructions. Special glasses possess astonishing physical characteristics and can thus be used in varied and creative ways.

Topics:

Glass as building material

Processing and finishing

Applications

Construction types

Connections / Mountings

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