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A review of design considerations in glass buildings

  • Fatemeh Pariafsai
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  • Department of Sheikh Sadough, Islamic Azad University of Shahr Rey, Tehran, Iran

Received date: 08 Apr 2015

Accepted date: 23 Jan 2016

Published date: 20 Jun 2016

Copyright

2016 2016 The Author. Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)

Abstract

In the past few decades, the use of glass in buildings has remarkably increased. As a result, several transparent buildings have been constructed, in which the materials have almost disappeared. Given that the advancement of architecture is inextricably linked to the acquisition of general knowledge on future developments, this study was conducted to predict the paths of development that glass structures are likely to take in the future. Investigations such as this increase the possibility of advancing both design and construction at the same speed as technology. To achieve this goal, this study evaluates the present situation by investigating new possibilities and assessing their effect on the development of glass buildings. The findings of this study show that the durability, safety, appearance, and efficiency of transparent buildings can be improved through continuous refinement of designs, replacement of aged elements, prompt repair of damaged protective coatings, and greater exploitation of double-sided screens.

Cite this article

Fatemeh Pariafsai . A review of design considerations in glass buildings[J]. Frontiers of Architectural Research, 2016 , 5(2) : 171 -193 . DOI: 10.1016/j.foar.2016.01.006

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