Breakthrough in Laminated Thin Glass Technology Unlocks New Design Potential for Architectural Façades

Breakthrough in Laminated Thin Glass Technology Unlocks New Design Potential for Architectural Façades
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Date: 10 June 2025

A groundbreaking leap in façade design is on the horizon with new research into laminated thin glass offering unmatched strength, safety, and design freedom.

A pioneering research project is making waves in the architectural and structural engineering communities with the development of laminated thin glass that combines defined strength with safe breakage behavior—marking a major leap forward in material innovation for façade design.

This cutting-edge material opens up new creative possibilities for architects and engineers by enabling lightweight, free-form glass structures without compromising safety or performance.

Research Focus

The project centered on engineering a specially designed interlayer that ensures impact resistance and splinter-free failure, crucial for real-world application and user safety.

Innovative Testing Methods

Researchers introduced tailored evaluation techniques to accurately assess the strength, durability, and failure behavior of laminated thin glass. These methods have already led to significant insights that are expanding what’s possible in modern glass design.

Future Applications

With its combination of flexibility, optical clarity, and mechanical reliability, laminated thin glass is now being considered for next-generation façade systems—especially those demanding complex geometries or reduced structural loads.

The results of this research are featured in Issue 1 of the special publication "Glass Construction & Facade", authored by Steffen Bornermann, Md. Abdus Salam, Elena Fleckenstein, and Michael Engelmann. The full article is available online HERE.

For live insights and discussions, visit Booth I4 at GPD 2025.

The team extends special thanks to all project partners and funding bodies for their continued support in advancing the future of architectural glass.

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