BASICS Construction: Glass Construction

Glass Construction is one of the most varied and innovative areas of structural design. Glass connects exterior and interior spaces; at the same time, it protects the interior space from the outside world. Its constructional possibilities go far beyond classical window constructions. Special glasses possess astonishing physical characteristics and can thus be used in varied and creative ways. This volume helps to build an understanding of the construction material and its possible applications. 

The variety of the Material Glass covered in this volume:  Glass as building material;  Processing and finishing;  Applications;  Construction types;  Connections / Mountings;  Helps build an understanding of the construction material and its possible applications;  Presents the broad range of the building material and the functional glasses;  Supports the development of a technical grasp of construction

BASICS Architectural Series:  At the beginning of one's architecture studies, there are many unknowns: what is really important? how do I brainstorm a design idea? how can this idea be depicted and ultimately implemented?  BASICS is a series that imparts fundamental knowledge in compact individual volumes as well as in topical compendiums. It offers precise, step-by-step discussions, systematically covering the most important material pertaining to a given topic. Tailored to the needs of students, the series addresses all key subject areas, including design, architectural presentation, construction, professional practice, building services, landscape architecture, and urbanism.