When San Francisco’s Hallidie Building opened in 1918, it represented a feat of engineering as well as an exuberant expression of design. Architect Willis Polk devised a seven-story glass façade for ...

With the continued advancement of glass curtain wall technology, the popularity of these systems has skyrocketed to an all-time high. Punched-window buildings have become passé as more designers ...

The curved glass panels at 2050 M Street offer unobstructed sight lines and even added floor space. Floor-to-ceiling windows are highly desirable in today’s real estate market, which is why many new ...

The latest addition to Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood is Skyglass, a zig-zag-shaped residential tower designed by Hewitt. Composed of angled curtain wall segments, the appearance of the ...

Robert A. Heintges, founding principal of the international building envelope and curtain wall consultancy Heintges, instructs students in the Totalization studio at the Rice University School of ...

Glass architecture has drastically changed the face of modern cities. From being regarded as weak or purely aesthetic, glass slowly evolved to dominate the face of contemporary architecture, carrying ...

India's booming urban skylines feature prominent glass façades, sparking debate on their suitability for the nation's warm ...

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc. ( OBE ), a leading supplier of architectural glass, metal, and hardware, announces Reliance™ ...