Glass in building : a guide to modern architectural glass performance / David Button ... [et al.] ; editors: David Button and Brian Pye.
Contributor(s): Button, David
| Pye, Brian | Pilkington Brothers, Ltd.
Material type: 
BookPublisher: Oxford : Pilkington with Butterworth Architecture, c1993Description: xi, 372 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0750621702 .Subject(s): Glass constructionDDC classification: 721.04496
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| General lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Store | 721.04496 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00016040 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Since its publication in 1993, 'Glass in Building' has rapidly become the definitive book on this most important modern building material; now the book is re-issued in paperback so that a greater audience can enjoy and gain value from this work.
Glass fulfils a multitude of functions in buildings in addition to its traditional day lighting role. Innovative architectural designs, together with the development of new glass types, continually extend the range of applications of this material.
'Glass in Building' is a comprehensive guide to the nature and performance of glass and its relationship with the building occupant. Prepared by a team of expert contributors from Pilkington Glass Limited, the book explores the visual, thermal,
mechanical and protective functions so that specifiers of glass can fully understand what they can achieve with it. Numerous line diagrams help to explain relevant points of theory, while built examples are illustrated by colour photographs throughout the text. 'Glass in Building' will help architects and design professionals to approach glass specifications with increased understanding and confidence; it will also be a valuable reference for construction professionals, academics, students and anyone wanting to know more about this unique material.
"Pilkington Glass Ltd., Flachglas AG, Libbey Owens Ford, Pilkington Floatglas AB, Pilkington (Australia) Ltd. with Butterworth Architecture."
Includes bibliographical references and index
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Preface
- Glass in modern architecture
- Manufacturing processes and window glass functions
- Visual functions (light and heat, view in and out, daylight, appearance)
- Thermal functions (thermal comfort, heat loss, heat gain, heat balance)
- Mechanical functions (durability, strength)
- Resistance to natural forces (wind and snow, water, thermal stress)
- Resistance to man-made forces (personal, explosive, bullet, burglar)
- Other functions (electromagnetic shielding, fire existence, sound insulation)
- Appendices
- Index