Structural Glass Facades and Enclosures

<p><b>A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO STRUCTURAL GLASS FACADES FOR ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, AND BUILDERS</b> <p>Once an experimental building form, structural glass facades have matured into a fully robust technology. <i>Structural Glass Facades and Enclosures</i> documents, defines, and categorizes the current state of the art in long-span glass facade design and construction, with a focus on structural systems, glass cladding options, and implementation strategies for innovative design. A comparative analysis of these various systems is included, along with designs and design practices for enhancing transparency; engineering issues; material, process, and fabrication considerations; installation means and methods; and project delivery strategies for implementing innovative building technology in today’s construction marketplace. The reader will find information here that is not available together in any single resource, including: <ul> <li>Structural system types and design options, with integrated glass system options and their application on each of the structural types</li> <li>An in-depth discussion of design, fabrication, and installation issues relative to each system type, accompanied by illustrations and photographs</li> <li>A discussion of the challenges of implementing innovative design and technology in the construction industry, and operational practices to improve the probability of success</li> <li>A series of in-depth case studies documenting representative samples of stunning built works that employ the technology and design principles identified in the book</li> </ul> <p><i>Structural Glass Facades and Enclosures</i> provides expert content for putting cutting-edge technology into real-life practice, creating new potential for fresh applications embracing both aesthetic and performance solutions, and for the adoption of the technology by architects, builders, and facade practitioners.