Contemporary architectural design puts increasing focus on day-lighting and advanced shapes of large glass structures. There are several key drivers behind this development, involving all interest groups in the supply chain for architectural safety glass. This article looks at how to produce extraordinary shapes at ordinary costs, looking a: The tempering challenge; Heat strengthening; Mouldless bending; and, New design horizons.
Origin
Tamglass, Finland
Journal Title
Glass International Jan-Feb 2006 36-37
Sector
Flat glass
Class
F 1962