For several years the materials and structures group of the faculty of architecture has looked at glass structures. In the period 2001-02, a study was made of ideal structures for glass and the dome concept was found to be the best. In 2002, the German researcher, Jan Wurm came to Delft University for a six month period. With an extensive background in glass structures, he set about translating the theoretical study of glass domes into reality.
Origin
Delft University, Germany
Journal Title
Glass Processing Days 2003 156-158
Sector
Flat glass
Class
F1671