Connections In Glass - Detailed Design Of All Glass Structures

Enclosed envelopes without any visible supporting structure or stairs which seem to float on air are the dreams of many architects and designers. Glass is one of the few materials that can allow this dream to become a reality. For this reason, full glass structures can appear to be practically invisible and the observer experiences the wonderful sensation of seeing a floating, weightless and totally transparent structures as if its almost not there. To fulfil these demands but also to enable the integrity of the whole glass structure, the connections between the elements represent of of the most critical aspects for this type of glass design. These connecting elements represent the "remaining visible" parts and therefore these details become the central focus of interest when looking at an all glass structure.

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Journal Title
Intelligent Glass Solutions Winter 2015 46-49
Sector
Flat glass
Class
F 3792

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Connections In Glass - Detailed Design Of All Glass Structures
Intelligent Glass Solutions Winter 2015 46-49
F 3792
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