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Barcelona is home to a number of distinctive iconic glass structures, not the least of which is Edifici Gas Natural, also known as Torre Mare Nostrum. This 20-story building is unusual, not because it’s clad in 18,000 square meters of solar-control glass, but because of its distinctive cantilevered extension. The extension, which rises to half […]
Google’s short-lived experiment with wearable technology may not be so short-lived after all. Recently, reports of Google Glass’s role in different medical treatments came to light. Now, aircraft manufacturer Boeing says that it uses Google Glass to aid technicians in the assembly of airplanes. Business may rescue Google Glass That’s probably good news for Google, […]
Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG) – a historical giant in the glass manufacturing industry – announced last month that it was selling its flat glass division to Vitro, another glass manufacturer in Mexico. The glass division was valued at $750 million at the time of the agreement. Flat glass didn’t factor into company’s long-term plans PPG […]
Last month, Corning introduced Gorilla Glass 5, the latest version of the super-strong mobile device glass. Apple, Samsung and other major cell phone manufacturers have already signed on to use the new surface. The new glass offers better resistance to scratches, and an improved ability to resist breakage after being dropped. Gorilla Glass 4 was […]
If you’re looking for a supreme vacation that includes “getting back to nature” without all of the inconvenient truths about nature, consider the PurePod. What is a PurePod? Buried in a few unmarked locations in New Zealand and located on private land, you can indulge in a fully stocked, completely private luxury camping experience while […]
It seems that China can’t get enough of glass bridges and walkways. The latest glass walkway attraction opened in Shanghai at the Jinmao Tower last week. If heights make your knees weak, then you’ll definitely want to pass on this one. The glass walkway is just 60 meters long, but oh, what a difference 60 […]
A massive solar farm near Tonopah, NV generates and stores 110 megawatts of electricity, enough to power more than 75,000 homes at peak electrical demand. The Crescent Dunes project, which was constructed by California-based SolarReserve, opened for business earlier this year. Its massive 10,000-panel glass solar array sits on 1,500 acres. Highly polished glass collects […]
One of the most recognizable structures in Montreal is the Palais de congres de Montreal, Montreal’s premier convention center. The Palais was built in the 1970’s. It underwent a major expansion between 2000 and 2002, which doubled its size. One of the defining features of the building is its multi-colored glass panel façade. Construction added […]
Tunable glass – glass that can transition from clear to opaque – isn’t new. This special type of glass is composed of nano-sized crystals and metals that work together when jolted with electricity. The current production method for tunable glass involves vapor deposition, a painstaking process that is neither rapid nor cheap. New approach to […]
Dutch design firm MVRDV has remodeled the traditional brick façade of the Chanel store in Amsterdam using glass bricks. The building, which was built originally as a residential structure, still has private residences on the upper floors. Glass bricks are strong, energy efficient The unique brick façade took about a year to build, and makes […]
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.
