When most of us think of building, design and/or glass, we probably think of the large commercial structures that abound. But, more glass is used in residential applications than commercial structures. Some of today’s most innovative design is in residential applications.

As one person quoted in this issue points out, people often see something in a commercial situation and then want to incorporate it into their home. This is helping to fuel the trend toward more glass being used in residences and, with an eye toward helping designers, glass producers are making products that are being utilized in innovative ways.

What is happening with glass? Big glass walls and partitions give residences the light, open look today’s homeowners desire. Patterned and textured glasses transfer design from restaurants and bars to homes where they are used in the bath, kitchen and other rooms.

In this issue, we’ve tried to highlight some of the multitude of applications and the versatility of design where glass and residential architecture meet.

If you design it, our industry is there to help bring that design to fruition. 

Whether it’s the wall, the ceiling or the floor, whether it’s a piece of furniture such as a table or a countertop or an appliance such as a glass sink, glass can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. But then you get the idea. 

Architects' Guide to Glass & Metal
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