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c.s.thorngate
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 Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 4:32 pm Post subject: glass in modern architecture |
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I'm trying to do some research on some kind of reasoning for the extensive use of glass in many forms of modern architecture.
I have allready gotten info on the history of glass in architecture, and i have also heard that there could be some psycologically positive effects. But i havnt found any concrete facts that i could use.
i would be grateful for any ideas or information
thankyou!
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c.s.thorngate
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| Posted: Fri May 14, 2004 8:55 am Post subject: |
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young and dumb here!
anything'll do!!!
anything at all...
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rornew
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| Posted: Sat May 15, 2004 11:36 am Post subject: Glass |
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There are many properties to glass that gives it an advantage over other materials. e.g.:
Renewable
Reusable
Refracts light
Reflects light
Can make buildings more energy efficient
Improves views out of a building
Different colours
Flexible in the shape in comes in(brick, pane, triangle, square etc)
Frosted glass
Does not change during use e.g. rust
Doesn't warp
Basically its much more flexible and provides more opportunity than other materials |
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c.s.thorngate
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| Posted: Mon May 17, 2004 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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WOW thats a longer list than i would have expected
Thanks man!
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rornew
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| No problem my man. Good Luck! |
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ko0ji
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| Posted: Fri Jun 25, 2004 5:42 am Post subject: |
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| hi guys.. im currently writing up a 4000 word essay on the uses of glass in modern architecture. I really appreciate your very helpful information rornew. My question to thorngate is that you said that you already have info on the history of glass in architecture. I was wondering if you could send me some information about that, since I think it could be a good idea to include some things about that in my essay. Thanks! |
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c.s.thorngate
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http://www.britglass.co.uk/aboutglass/history.htm
This site has a lot of interesting cronological facts of the history of glass for all purposes. It would be wise to take special note of Joseph Paxton's Crystal Palace , which was the first great structure to recognize glass as a building material and, therefore, encouraged its use.
good luck! [/url]
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ko0ji
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haha thanks a lot for that info thorn.. really appreciate ur time to respond. Unfortunately, I already knew of this site.. but I think I could use it afterall. I thought it was more of the history of glass material itself than the glass history in modern architecture. Anyways, tts gonna be cool  ok man, we should keep in touch for future problems. Again thanks  |
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Rajlaxmi
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| Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 11:08 am Post subject: reply to GLASS ! |
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Hi
Glass in Modern architecture is the result of new inventions and these inventions have led to even more greater problems. Concsious use of materials in the right way and in the right place could be the concrete fact that you are looking for. It is absolutely fine with ur study of history. But history has itself made repurcurssions for the future. The EXTENSIVE use of glass is immeasurable today. However, is this use quantified in terms of its effect on the miro and macro climatic conditons?
You have to find out that why glass is acting like a commercial commodity rather than architectural. By just stating the physical properties of glass anyone can forward their views without actually contemplating on the reason behind its existance and the genuine use of that material.
Question the reality and figure the practicality.....
That's all buddy!
All the best! |
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elam
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| Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 6:29 am Post subject: |
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| er,anyway,never forget the color.Add some colors,they're so beautiful. |
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elam
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| Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 6:31 am Post subject: |
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| Never be blocked by the difficulties,they can always be settled,sooner or latter. |
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ko0ji
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| Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 7:19 am Post subject: |
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| sry.. but dont really understand what you mean by blocked by the difficulties.. thx |
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Sonic Sky
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Glass is phenominal. I'm currently working on a concept model which I think I'll call "The Sanctuary". I just wish I could make everything work the way I see it in my head. I've got half a decade to do that though. Thanks for the idea of colour though, rornew. I was thinking of the hints of green...but there are sooo many colours...I'm all excited now!! 
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elam
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| Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 12:06 am Post subject: |
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I'm very glad S Sky likes the color idea.In fact I prefer pink and yellow.
I used to use black and white,but it's a colorful world,isn't it?last year,I suddently realized this fact by accident and deeply moved by the colors offered to me.
As to the "blocked" words,it's just like the traffic jam,difficulties around you,you can neither go forward nor back.But at a certain time,the lights turn green, you'll get through the difficulties.Hehehehe... |
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VWall
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Glass in architecture? I associate glass with decoration, not architecture. Even in that field it is such a limited material that it's always a surprise to see it.
What do I mean by limited? Well, glass breaks. Even that super stuff that is used for glass-and-steel exteriors occasionally breaks. Even if you show me some glass that won't break, I know in my heart that it might. I am always surprised that anyone would use glass as an exterior treatment; it makes me wonder what they are trying to prove.
Another problem is that a building has some slight tendency to leak where the glass meets whatever holds it up. So it's a surprise to see a window in the ceiling. I expect it to leak. And there's that possibility that it might break.
I have seen walls of glass bricks used to bring light into a room. That makes glass seem like a structural element, which is a surprise. I would not want such a wall in a house with teenage boys. Boys are sometimes uncontrolled, and glass breaks, you know.
Even a window surprises me. Most windows are poorly placed, and I am continually surprised that designers give so little thought to what they are designing. So few windows are well placed that it's a surprise to see one of those, so a window is a surprise either way.
A museum here in Phoenix has glass slabs placed sideways through the concrete walls so they glow green when the sun is setting. It's a surprise to remember that glass is green, not colorless. It is a very pleasant effect, and quite a surprise that some architect actually thought of doing that. Most buildings seem to be designed without a thought about where the sun rises and sets!
But all of these examples are decoration, not architecture. When you talk about glass in architecture, I wonder what you really mean. |
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