Modern glass units for making translucent enclosing structures

Abstract

Modern glass units for making translucent enclosing structures

Abramyan S.G., Vlasova M.P., Vlasov R.A.

Incoming article date: 25.09.2017

The subject matter of this paper is glass units as an element of glazing of modern translucent façades. The paper reviews the main characteristics of single-pane and double-pane glass units and the specific features of frames made of various materials. It also discusses innovative materials which can be used for manufacturing frames. It was found that, despite the increasingly broad use of spider glazing in place of structural glazing, the structural technology, in combination with glass units, is entering a new stage of development and is set to remain as part of the modern architecture for a long time ahead.

Keywords: glass unit, translucent façade, structural glazing, spider glazing, energy efficiency, sound proofing, profile, frame