For many years the only glass structure available to enhance your home has been a traditional Upvc conservatory which protected you ...
Completed in 2012 in Zamora, Spain. Images by Alberto Campo Baeza, Javier Callejas . In collaboration with Pablo Fernández Lorenzo, Pablo Redondo Díez, Alfonso González Gaisán and Francisco Blanco Velasco Facing the cathedral and...
Bowdoin College Museum of Art The Bowdoin College Museum of Art renovation by Machado & Silvetti features a custom Zahner patinated surface and structur ...
Raketenstation Hombroich Neuss, Germany Tadao Ando, architect, 2004
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The Institution of Structural Engineers has announced James O’Callaghan as the recipient of its coveted Gold Medal this year in recognition of his achievements in the creative and boundary-pushing use of structural glass.Since co-founding the British engineering ...
Image 10 of 32 from gallery of Mega Center / BE Design. Photograph by Songkai Liu
Completed in 2006 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Images by Leonardo Finotti . Located in the neighborhood of "Jardins" - which presently experiences radical changes - and in an avenue with busy traffic, the building faced north...
Little Peek is an inspiring vacation house / studio located in Vinalhaven, Maine, United States, designed in 2019 by Berman Horn Studio.
The Cloud of Luster Chapel is a wedding ceremony hall located in Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Designed by KTX archiLAB, this stunning modern cloud shaped glass structure opens to the garden greeneries and a water basin.
When architectural practice Scott Brownrigg designed a new building at the headquarters of FTSE 100-....
GLASSCON designed and constructed a high-tech glass roof with glass beams and point fixed stainless steel fittings in a private residence.
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The design of reciprocal frames rests on the structural relationships of neighbouring elements. Over hundreds of years, it has spanned across cultures,
Glass, being an extremely versatile material, has found several uses in our day-to-day lives. Thanks to technological advancements, you can see glass and glass products being used indoors and outdoors. Glass is extensively used to make windows, doors, and other supporting structures. Amidst it all, spider glazing installed with the help of glass spider fitting has become an effective solution for exterior bolted glass assemblies.It provides support to high-end exterior glass structures employing point fixings. Constructed out of stainless steel, these fixings are excellent for absorbing and distributing all dynamic and static loads of the glass structure, such as the dead weight of the glass, differential expansion due to temperature fluctuations, and wind loading. Apart from fixings, a spider glazing package also includes fasteners, glass, and spider brackets.What is Spider Glazing?Spider glazing is a type of glazing solution for exterior bolted glass assemblies. It uses point fixings to secure the glass to a support structure. Spider glazing is a complete packaged solution with glass, fixings, fasteners, and spider brackets connecting to the main structure.The fixings used are made up of stainless steel. These fixings are designed to absorb all kinds of load and then distribute them to the support structure. It can handle static and dynamic loads, such as dead weight of the glass, wind loading, and differential expansion due to temperature alterations.Top Benefits of Installing Spider GlazingFlexibilitySpider glazing is a flexible medium. One can create various designs for canopies and frame-less entrances per the need and requirement. This glazing solution comes with a swarm of glass hardware fittings that can be customized according to the glass's condition and thickness.TransparencySpider glazing offers maximum transparency and ensures the entry of natural light into the building interiors. Therefore, spider-glazing curtain walls are widely used to provide daylight to commercial buildings. Being visually attractive, they are also used to create quality building skins. Since they are available in unique designs and allow brightness optimization, they are the number one choice for canopies, curtain walls, and atriums.Easy Installation and MaintenanceOwing to their easy installation and maintenance, spider glazing systems are widely used in offices and building complexes. All uPVC doors and windows can easily be inserted in spider glass areas.DurabilityReputed glass manufacturers use high-quality materials like glass and stainless steel to make glass canopies and aluminium composite panel canopies, thus ensuring durable performance.Weather and Rust-proofingSince spider glazing is meant to be installed externally, there is always the factor of unstable and inclement weather conditions tampering with the structure’s durability. However, modern-day spider glazing is highly weather and water-proof. The stainless steel material used in construction prevents any ill effects of rusting.Unobtrusive AppearanceAnother essential benefit of spider glazing is that it provides an unobtrusive appearance, and enhances the external look of the building due to its edgy architecture.Top Applications of Glass with Spider GlazingExterior Glass FacadesModern architecture has an evident edginess and a sense of futurism, and glass is the element that complements this attribute supremely well. In commercial buildings, exterior designs can use spider-glazing glass to create a sleek façade. When the sunlight hits the glass surface, it will be reflected in a rainbow of colors, offering a natural glimmer. As we all know, glass facades are a notch up for stylish and trendy exteriors. The occupants will also experience a good ambiance as the glass allows natural light to flood in.CanopiesCanopies made of spider-glazing glass are superior on two fronts - style and strength. With these additions to architectural designs, you will get the functionality in an imaginative and stylish package. Glass canopies protect you from all weather conditions while seeking shelter. They are great additions to extend an interior space or assimilate an open section for space maximization. Best of all, it is the glass solution with which you can quickly achieve that refined modern sensibility.AtriumsAn atrium designed using spider glazing glass is the perfect solution to open up space in the interiors without compromising safety. An efficient option for improving lighting conditions, it can be customized to accommodate any structural setup. You can use it to allow copious amounts of natural daylight in your interiors and enjoy an expansive indoor ambiance. Moreover, it will be highly functional irrespective of the weather conditions, all year round. Atriums will help you add a modern twist to your structures.Curtain WallsSpider glazing glass used in curtain walls will ensure maximum protection against air and water infiltration while providing robust support to the exterior structure. An exquisitely modern design option, glass curtain walls are most suited for encasing the exteriors of a structure. They will allow natural light to pass through while keeping the interiors airtight. Manufactured using lightweight material, glass curtain walls require minimal maintenance. Indeed, they are a modern masterpiece in structural design.Frameless EntrancesGlass entrances that are not encased in a frame often provide a sense of extension. There is also a sense of continuity to frameless entryways. This helps in creating a false sense of enlargement. Using a glass entrance with spider glazing gives you a perfectly stylish but rugged structural design. These walls are easy to maintain as glass does not require intensive cleaning. Along with this, you get to enjoy a transparent and unobtrusive view. For modern architecture, it is a novel design.AIS Glasxperts create spider glazing by utilizing glass spider fittings that provide it strength and make it more resilient than standard glass solutions. The stainless steel hardware for glass fittings does not rust. These solutions are water and weather-proof.At AIS Glasxperts, customizable glass solutions are tailored to your specific needs. We offer specialized glass solutions in a variety of value-added products and services. You can rely on our expertise in inspection, product selection, design, installation, fitting, and after-sales service. We bring a highly versatile portfolio of glass solutions to meet your architectural requirements. All your décor needs can be arranged using our expert guidance. With superior-quality glass products that are processed for extra strength and unmatched aesthetic appeal, AIS Glasxperts deliver on all quality parameters.Are you looking for a spider glazing glass? You can avail of our 360-degree glass solutions for interior and exterior today. Contact us to find out more!
When St John’s church in Egham decided to add a new community centre to its landmark Georgian building, ....
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Stella Custom Glass Hardware, Inc., created this project for University of Alberta - Students' Union Building in Canada - Alberta. It includes Structural Glass Wall Systems along with our passion for glass hardware and innovation. Check it out!
