Flexible Transparency: a Study on Adaptive Thin Glass Façade Panels

Chemically strengthened thin glass (t < 2 mm) is a material that is stronger and due to its small thickness, more flexible than conventional window glass. As such, thin glass offers the possibility for lightweight and flexible glass façades that could change shape depending on external conditions. This paper explores this concept and presents...

Flexible transparency: A study on thin glass adaptive façade panels

This research studies the use of thin glass on adaptive facade panels with the objective of increasing the knowledge of the use of this material in the built environment. Thin glass is a material that is harder, stronger and flexible than common glass. As some of the main current challenges faced in glass design are material use and building...

Structural cast glass; A research process of design and experiment towards a feasible geometry for a cast glass element

This research aims to contribute on the scientific and applicable research in Structural glass in the Built environment. Specifically the use of cast glass in a dry-assembled arched bridge application in which cast glass blocks are used to form the span of the structure. The research consists of three important phases. By following a project...