Shanghai looks into safety of glass-clad buildings

Date: 26 August 2006

Glass-clad buildings, once the symbol of modern and gleaming eastern Chinese metropolis, Shanghai, are being scrutinised by city building inspectors looking for safety risks after falling glass pieces injured two passers-by.The first glass-walled building appeared in Shanghai in 1984.

Since then, more than 2,300 such buildings have been erected, creating a total glass wall area of more than 10 million square metres, according to a survey by the Shanghai City Construction and Transportation Committee.

Read the entire news on the source link below.

600450

New Kerala News

2006-08-26T13:00:00

Shanghai looks into safety of glass-clad buildings glassonweb.com

See more news about:

WhatsApp LINKEDIN FACEBOOK X PRINT MORE

Others also read

MORE...

Glaston receives a ProL SPEED lamination line order from Saudi American Glass Company

The delivery of the line to the company’s new facilities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is planned for the end of this year.

Innovative Study Highlights Lightweight Laminated Glass for Sustainable Construction

Groundbreaking Research Showcases Lightweight Laminated Glass as a Key Element in Sustainable Construction

A new report in Glass Construction & Facade shows how thin glass and advanced interlayers like evguard® and evguard® MPE can cut laminated glass weight by over 60%, supporting both sustainability and high performance.

Glas Trösch at Tour Maestro: When Structure Becomes Façade

In Paris Saint-Denis, Tour Maestro redefines architecture with a visible steel frame and high-performance Glas Trösch glazing that merges clarity, safety, and acoustic comfort.

Eastman to spotlight Saflex Evoca RSL at SAE NVH Conference

Advanced PVB interlayer for EV side windows delivers design flexibility and acoustic comfort.

Gaoren Presents: High-Transparency EVA Film with Outstanding Optical Performance

For professionals seeking exceptional optical quality in laminated glass applications, Gaoren introduces its High-Transparency EVA Film — a solution that combines clarity, protection, and performance.