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Jumbo Glass Requires Innovative Seismic Solutions
Modern structural glass facades are incorporating larger glass panels and less hardware than ever before. While the aesthetic creates maximum transparency, it does present a design challenge when it comes to accommodating for seismic drift. Richard Kaire and David Dunham, … Continue reading
World Congress Session Explores Opportunities for Combined Hurricane and Acoustical Performance
Safety, security and acoustic performance—all are benefits of laminated glass. But what happens when someone in hurricane-prone Miami, for example, in a busy high-rise neighborhood, wants glazing that combines sound control with the required hurricane performance? That’s somewhat of a … Continue reading
Virtual Façade Tectonics 2020 World Congress Begins with Glassy Focus
The Facade Tectonics Institute’s 2020 World Congress began this week with paper presentations from glass industry experts from around the world. Paper presentations are split into different topic groupings. In the European Façade Network: Safety and Structure group, professor Jens … Continue reading
