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Japanese glass makers are trying to increase the use of heat-blocking glass in buildings under construction. The goal is to reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings throughout the country. Asahi Glass Company makes a heat shielded solar cell unit. The unit collects solar energy but allows people to see through it. The glass blocks heat […]
A researcher at the Utah State University has developed a transparent glass antenna. The antenna, developed by Dr. Reyhan Baktur is printed on glass and could replace the current heavy antennas used on satellites and other structures. According to Dr. Baktur, an antenna could be printed on solar panels, which would allow sunlight to penetrate […]
Oregon state environmental regulators aren’t done looking at Bullseye Glass, the Portland glass factory at the center of an air quality issue in that city. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality now says that rainwater runoff from the factory’s roof may have deposited toxic heavy metals into the soil and groundwater near the furnace. Investigators […]
China has been the site of many recent, high-profile glass attractions – bridges, walkouts, observation platforms and the like. The goal of these attractions are usually entertainment, but China may have taken its love affair with glass just one step too far. Tourists at Shiyan Lake in the country’s Hunan Province can take full advantage […]
Researchers from the Shanghai Jiaotong University and the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology have developed a new bioglass compound to repair fractured bones. Using bioglass compounds to repair fractures isn’t new, but current bioglass mixtures are not very effective when working with major fractures and bone displacements. The Shanghai researchers have combined mesoporous […]
This week, we look at R&F Yingkai Square a newly constructed glass and steel tower in the Guangzhou Province in Zujiang. Its shifty shape is a visual treat because it’s a departure from the standard “four square” building. The tower is a mixed-use environment, and it’s nearly full. The tower’s design is inspired by bamboo […]
Tesla Motors announced earlier this month that the Model S will come with an all-glass roof option. The new all-glass approach one-ups itself. Tesla had previously offered a panoramic sunroof that included a center cross member. The new all-glass sunroof can be yours (or anyone else’s) for about $2,000 extra per month on a buy, […]
Developing clean energy sources is a major priority for environmentalists, and solar energy has emerged as a clean source with high potential. Solar energy is usually created in large scale “solar farms.” They are ground based arrays of solar collectors. While they generate a lot of clean energy, they also take up a lot of […]
The move toward solar energy as a “clean” source of electricity is definitely underway. Solar energy is more attractive in some areas than in others, but the growing population of solar panels is raising questions about what happens when a solar panel dies? The life expectancy of a solar panel is somewhere in the 20-30 […]
Decorators are always on the prowl for new materials. Glass and stone have emerged as popular materials for certain applications. Many homeowners are finding new ways to incorporate glass and stone into their homes. These two heavyweights have staked out their territories in the kitchen and bath. It raises the question of which material is […]
Glass Paint – self-priming/permanent-bonding glass paint began outside of the USA in early 1997. In late 2003 Glass Paint moved to the USA for distribution in North America.
