Dome and skylight roofs add architectural value to the structure. Since ancient times, domed palaces have been built from beautiful façade combined with brick mortar. Apart from the architectural beauty, the dome provides great natural light and significantly reduces energy costs. The canopy of modern skylights is made entirely of glass, and the load-bearing panel occupies minimal space, allowing the entire spectrum of light to pass through.
2. There are many astounding properties of architectural glass.
Whether aesthetically or technically, the AGC glass has
unlimited scope of applications. It is extremely useful in interior
designing and external glazing. Moreover, its usage in industries
cannot be overlooked. It is a favourite of architects as well as
interior designers, as it comes in a rich range and tames light.
This helps them to take creative liberties while designing with
it. Its being environment friendly is an added bonus. This type of
glass comes in a large variety.
3. LAMINATED GLASS
This type of glass is made from
many sheets of glass which are
separated from each other by
plastic films. The benefits is that,
in case it breaks, the pieces do
not scatter, but remains joined to
the film. Furthermore, it is very
strong and provided great
protection in case of falling out.
4. INSULATING GLASS
This type of glass is known for
reflecting the building heat back
into the interior. The advantage
of double glazing is that the
insulation power doubles in this,
as compared to the single
glazing. This type of glass saves
energy by minimizing the
heating.
5. WIRED GLASS
The weird glass is one which is
known specifically for it's
flame - retardant properties.
This is a type of a clear glass,
which comes with a metal wire
mesh, which comes handy in
keeping the glass in place if
there is a breakage.
6. INDUSTRIAL GLASS
These type of glasses are known
to be the high-tech glasses, and
are used mainly in shipbuilding,
solar power, industrial
refrigeration. They are also much
in demand in domestic appliances
and electronic displays domestic
appliances and electronic
displays.
7. TOUGHENED GLASS
This is a glass which is
produced by a heat treatment.
As a result, it becomes five
times stronger than an
ordinary glass, as far as the
resistance of a glass to physical
or thermal shock is concerned.
