Glass in Architecture 3rd edition. The book, originally launched in 2011, showcases some of the most prestigious architectural projects worldwide, from public buildings to private homes.

The Pilkington Architectural Product catalog is a full color, 58-page brochure which includes comprehensive product information and performance data, product application photos with accompanying glazing details. Review our Technical Bulletins to answer questions specific to our glazing and glazing guidelines.

A self-supporting glazing system, Pilkington Profilit™ Profiled Glass Architectural System offers a wide range of design options. With its significantly higher design flexibility, Pilkington Profilit™ Glass is an excellent alternative to glass block and other translucent materials.

More than 6,000 sq. ft. of Pilkington Spacia™ was used in the refurbishment of Winston-Salem's historic Union Station in North Carolina.

Glass can be used for its mechanical strength in a number of situations. In architecture it can be designed to withstand the varied loads that the world's weather systems can throw at it. You cannot say that the glass will never break but the probability of it breaking can be minimized.

Solar control is a key issue in terms of energy saving: Our range of solar control products cover all architectural requirements, offering solutions for large and small glazed areas of all types of buildings. Glass manages solar heat radiation by three mechanisms: reflectance, transmittance and absorbance.

Glass can be used to create building interiors which connect occupants with the external environment, combining unbroken views of the surrounding nature and high level of natural light with the comfort and safety of the internal environment.

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Fortunately glass can be modified to change these properties and reduce the risk of injury dramatically. There are standards and codes of practice that state where impact resistant glass must be used but the list of locations is not exhaustive.

This educational resource helps architects, specifiers, students and construction industry professionals learn about glass design, specification and production. The courses feature comprehensive information on a variety of topics, including: