To demonstrate glass masonry's potential, they constructed a curved wall of interlocking glass bricks. Next, they aim to build progressively bigger, self-supporting glass structures.

They envision that 3D-printable glass masonry could be reused many times over as recyclable bricks for building facades and internal walls. “Glass is a highly recyclable material,” says Kaitlyn Becker ...

To achieve The Square at South End’s aesthetic, performance and sustainability goals, the architectural team specified EFCO ...

The crown jewel of Utah’s new North Capitol Building is a $1.6 million, one-of-a-kind stained-glass dome designed to take visitors’ breath away even as it unites them in shared appreciation ...

Closer examination of fly ash revealed that its main ingredient is amorphous silica – with a composition similar to natural pozzolans and glass. Long valued for use in building materials, it ...

Researchers from Swiss and Austrian institutions have demonstrated a novel design for a glass-free, structurally robust silicon PV module. With a weight below 6 kg/m2, the targeted application is ...

Mies van der Rohe's Seagram Building in New York – in many respects the original model for glass skyscrapers – made headlines in 2012 when it was revealed its energy-star rating was just 3 out ...

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