designing with architectural decorative glass
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This is an AIA CES approved course on Architectural Decorative Glass, develop by General Glass InternationalTRANSCRIPT
WELCOME
2011 AIA Continuing Education Presentation
AIA Provider #40107301
ABOUT GENERAL GLASS INTERNATIONAL (GGI)
Founded in 1900, New York City
Manufacturer and fabricator of decorative glass, all glass entrances, shower enclosures and fire rated glazing
Supply on commercial interiors and exteriors, high end residential
Headquarters and manufacturing facility in Secaucus, NJ
General Glass International is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credits earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members available on request.
This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.
“DESIGNING WITH ARCHITECTURAL DECORATIVE GLASS”
Presented by: General Glass International
AIA Provider #xxxxCourse #GG101
“DESIGNING WITH ARCHITECTURAL DECORATIVE GLASS”
Learning Objectives: at the end of this program, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the various types and applications of decorative glass
2. Understand the performance capabilities of decorative glass
3. Understand how to evaluate and specify decorative glass
4. Understand how decorative glass offers sustainability and contributes to LEED design
INTRODUCTION TO DECORATIVE GLASS
Today, design professionals have unlimited options when designing with decorative glass without giving up performance.
Decorative glass offers custom and standard options allowing the creation of unique one-of-a-kind designs for both interior and exterior glazing applications.
New technologies offer state-of-the-art quality and durability at a relatively inexpensive price point.
DESIGNING WITH DECORATIVE GLASS
1. Size limitations2. No custom3. Some colors not
available4. Not safety5. Not “high
resolution” on quality
THE MYTHS
1. Size not an obstacle
2. Meet virtually any design theme.
3. Every color is a possibility
4. Laminated and Tempered are prominent
5. “HD” quality is more the norm
THE FACTS
TYPES & APPLICATIONS
Typical Textured/Patterned Acid-etched Silk-screened Laminated Films Digital
TYPES OF DECORATIVE GLASS
Product Attributes Adds visual interest Varying levels of opacity Standard or custom patterns
available
Typical Applications Furniture Shower enclosures Privacy windows
TEXTURED / PATTERNED
ACID-ETCHED
Product Attributes Consistent finish &
appearance Maintenance free Does not scratch off like
coated products
Typical Applications Shower enclosures Curtain wall Entrance systems Storefront Offices & conference rooms
SILK-SCREENED
Product Attributes Improves Solar Control
performance A large variety of looks
and designs Can be applied to a
variety of substrates and used on different surfaces
Typical Applications Curtain wall Office partitions and
walls Skylights
LAMINATED
Product Attributes Safety Sound Structural
Typical Applications Skylights Partitions Facades Handrails
FILMS
Product Attributes Wide Variety Not permanent Fall out protection
Typical Applications Entrances Partitions Handrails
DIGITAL
Product Attributes Multiple colors/shapes
per pass Resolution Image adaptability Connectivity between
panels
Typical Applications Facades Partitions Handrails Glass Walls Furniture
Digital Direct-to-Glass Printing
Balustrades Storefronts Spandral Public Art Interior Partitions Doors Wind Walls Canopies Bus Shelters Elevator Interiors Signage Stair Treads Flooring
APPLICATIONS
Interior Offices & Conference rooms Partitions Shower Enclosures
Exterior Applications Curtain Wall Storefront & Fixed Windows Front Entrances Doors Bus Stop Shelters
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Product Attributes Typically non-structural Ads visual interest with
images, colors, patterns, textures and various light transmission
Make-ups & Performance Must meet safety
requirements Typically fully tempered or
laminated Typically monolithic with 1/8”
and up thickness
INTERIOR APPLICATIONS
Product Attributes Can be structural or non-
structural applications Ads visual interest with
images, colors, patterns, textures and various light transmission
Make-ups & Performance Must meet safety
requirements Typically fully tempered or
laminated Can be monolithic or
insulating glass
EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS
Entrances Window Wall Storefront Curtain Wall Interior Systems Glass Doors Custom Systems
GLAZING SYSTEMS
PEFORMANCE
Glazing Performance Shading Coefficient Solar Heat Gain Light Transmission Color Stability Safety
Solutions Ceramic Frit Low E Coatings Color Pigmentation Tempered & Laminated Glass
PERFORMANCE
Glazing Performance Shading Coefficient Solar Heat Gain
Solutions Ceramic Frit Low E Coatings Color Pigmentation
CONTROLLING HEAT
Glazing Performance Light Transmission
Solutions Color Pigmentation
CONTROLLING LIGHT
Glazing Performance Color Stability
Solutions Color Pigmentation
COLOR STABILITY
Glazing Performance Safety Glazing Impact Resistance
Solutions Tempered Glass Laminated Glass
SAFETY GLAZING
EVALUATE & SPECIFY
Doing your due diligence…
Available colors & pattern (standard or custom)
Glass type options Research the fabricator Fabricator capabilities Product performance data Test reports Case histories of similar projects Project references 12” x 12” samples Product literature Warranty information
EVALUATING DECORATIVE GLASS
Product Spec Sheets
Critical information to include in you decorative color spec:
Color, patterns, glass type Size requirements Glazing system Glass thickness Sample submittals Mock ups Test reports Shop drawings Product certification Maintenance info Warranty
SPECIFYING DECORATIVE GLASS
Online resources
SUSTAINABILITY & LEED CONTRIBUTION
Allows the use of more glass in various applications leading to:
Allows designers to use more glass contributing to more daylighting in the work space
Ability to help control solar heat gain by providing levels of shading
Provides more recyclable products on the project
DECORATIVE GLASS AND SUSTAINABILITY
The use of decorative glass in various glazing systems can contribute to LEED in the following ways:
Provide measurements of light control
Contribute to controlling solar heat gain with low-e products
Contribute to daylighting
DECORATIVE GLASS AND LEED DESIGN
DECORATIVE GLASS - KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Offers architects and designer more design options without sacrificing performance
2. New technologies such as Digital print-to-glass offers custom options at a competitive price
3. Contributes to sustainable designs and LEED initiatives
Design Challenges Huge Span 200 x 60 Older images Match and Flow
Design Solution Digital paint on glass High resolution photos
shot of example artwork 429 panels- all mapped
out- only one place each could go.
CASE STUDY: HARLEM HOSPITAL, NY
CASE: HARLEM HOSPITAL, NY
CASE: HARLEM HOSPITAL, NY
Design Challenges Use for signage Curved letters Make it look like ice
Design Solution Digital printing to glass Match curves, every
piece unique Print to imitate the lines
in the “ice”
CASE STUDY: BRANT ARENA, ONTARIO
CASE STUDY: BRANT ARENA, ONTARIO
CASE STUDY: BRANT ARENA, ONTARIO
Note lines in “Ice”
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Thank YouThis concludes The American Institute of Architects
Continuing Education Systems Program
For additional information on decorative glass please visit: www.generalglass.com