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| New research explores how non-destructive photoelastic methods could improve quality control for large-format thermally toughened glass, reducing reliance on costly and time-consuming destructive testing.
| In this sixth episode of #AskGlaston flat tempering series, we explore how to avoid loading delays in tempering.
| Mikko Rantala on Glastory: Glass tempering is an energy-hungry process, and not just because of the heat. Cooling the glass also demands a surprising amount of power, especially with thinner products.
| Renovating energy-inefficient buildings is vital to meeting the EU’s climate goals, and new research from Slovakia highlights how material choices can make or break a project’s environmental impact.
| Demand for laminated safety glass is holding strong, driven by rising safety needs and new advances in sustainability and recycling.
| Fused recycled glass proves its strength: recent testing confirms its durability and suitability for architectural use in even the most demanding environments.
| Modeling broken laminated glass remains a challenge—this study proposes a simplified numerical approach based on interlayer experiments.
| As labor shortages and efficiency demands grow, automation is transforming glass tempering—starting with AI-driven batch building that boosts productivity, cuts energy use, and maximizes furnace performance.
| This paper presents experimental and theoretical studies of heat transfer through single- and double-glazed windows with electrical heating of the internal surfaces.
| This study explores how different laminated glass configurations and interlayer materials impact blast resistance performance.
| This paper investigates the integration of colorimetric analysis into the architectural glass selection process, with a focus on utilizing spectral data to quantitatively characterize colour attributes.
| This paper presents a groundbreaking technological development in the optical quality of tempered glass.
| A new AI-powered tool is set to transform the structural design and analysis of glass facades.
| A new study shows that adding green building requirements to contracts boosts energy performance and sustainability in hot climate zones.
| Retrofitting buildings is key to boosting energy efficiency and climate resilience, especially in dense, subtropical cities like Hong Kong.
| Gaps and Challenges in Modelling Optimization and Limit Performance Indicators
| As glass curtain walls become increasingly popular in modern architecture, understanding how much solar radiation escapes through these transparent facades is essential for accurate cooling load calculations and energy efficiency.
| This paper presents a 3-Degree-of-Freedom Modular High-Rise Façade-Cleaning Robot (3-DOF-MHRFCR), consisting of a lifting module, an XYZ motion module, and a cleaning module.
| This research proposes a suite of TO algorithmic frameworks that design specifically for structural glass.
| As modern buildings increasingly use glass for its aesthetic appeal, managing excessive sunlight has become a challenge—this study explores how innovative kinetic façades can optimize indoor daylight while enhancing energy efficiency and comfort.