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2011 AIA Continuing Education Presentation

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ABOUT GENERAL GLASS INTERNATIONAL (GGI)

Founded in 1900, New York City

Manufacturer and fabricator of decorative glass, all glass entrances, shower enclosures and fire rated glazing

Supply on commercial interiors and exteriors, high end residential

Headquarters and manufacturing facility in Secaucus, NJ

General Glass International is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credits earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members available on request.

This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

“DESIGNING WITH ARCHITECTURAL DECORATIVE GLASS”

Presented by: General Glass International

AIA Provider #xxxxCourse #GG101

“DESIGNING WITH ARCHITECTURAL DECORATIVE GLASS”

Learning Objectives: at the end of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the various types and applications of decorative glass

2. Understand the performance capabilities of decorative glass

3. Understand how to evaluate and specify decorative glass

4. Understand how decorative glass offers sustainability and contributes to LEED design

INTRODUCTION TO DECORATIVE GLASS

Today, design professionals have unlimited options when designing with decorative glass without giving up performance.

Decorative glass offers custom and standard options allowing the creation of unique one-of-a-kind designs for both interior and exterior glazing applications.

New technologies offer state-of-the-art quality and durability at a relatively inexpensive price point.

DESIGNING WITH DECORATIVE GLASS

1. Size limitations2. No custom3. Some colors not

available4. Not safety5. Not “high

resolution” on quality

THE MYTHS

1. Size not an obstacle

2. Meet virtually any design theme.

3. Every color is a possibility

4. Laminated and Tempered are prominent

5. “HD” quality is more the norm

THE FACTS

TYPES & APPLICATIONS

Typical Textured/Patterned Acid-etched Silk-screened Laminated Films Digital

TYPES OF DECORATIVE GLASS

Product Attributes Adds visual interest Varying levels of opacity Standard or custom patterns

available

Typical Applications Furniture Shower enclosures Privacy windows

TEXTURED / PATTERNED

ACID-ETCHED

Product Attributes Consistent finish &

appearance Maintenance free Does not scratch off like

coated products

Typical Applications Shower enclosures Curtain wall Entrance systems Storefront Offices & conference rooms

SILK-SCREENED

Product Attributes Improves Solar Control

performance A large variety of looks

and designs Can be applied to a

variety of substrates and used on different surfaces

Typical Applications Curtain wall Office partitions and

walls Skylights

LAMINATED

Product Attributes Safety Sound Structural

Typical Applications Skylights Partitions Facades Handrails

FILMS

Product Attributes Wide Variety Not permanent Fall out protection

Typical Applications Entrances Partitions Handrails

DIGITAL

Product Attributes Multiple colors/shapes

per pass Resolution Image adaptability Connectivity between

panels

Typical Applications Facades Partitions Handrails Glass Walls Furniture

Digital Direct-to-Glass Printing

Balustrades Storefronts Spandral Public Art Interior Partitions Doors Wind Walls Canopies Bus Shelters Elevator Interiors Signage Stair Treads Flooring

APPLICATIONS

Interior Offices & Conference rooms Partitions Shower Enclosures

Exterior Applications Curtain Wall Storefront & Fixed Windows Front Entrances Doors Bus Stop Shelters

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Product Attributes Typically non-structural Ads visual interest with

images, colors, patterns, textures and various light transmission

Make-ups & Performance Must meet safety

requirements Typically fully tempered or

laminated Typically monolithic with 1/8”

and up thickness

INTERIOR APPLICATIONS

Product Attributes Can be structural or non-

structural applications Ads visual interest with

images, colors, patterns, textures and various light transmission

Make-ups & Performance Must meet safety

requirements Typically fully tempered or

laminated Can be monolithic or

insulating glass

EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS

Entrances Window Wall Storefront Curtain Wall Interior Systems Glass Doors Custom Systems

GLAZING SYSTEMS

PEFORMANCE

Glazing Performance Shading Coefficient Solar Heat Gain Light Transmission Color Stability Safety

Solutions Ceramic Frit Low E Coatings Color Pigmentation Tempered & Laminated Glass

PERFORMANCE

Glazing Performance Shading Coefficient Solar Heat Gain

Solutions Ceramic Frit Low E Coatings Color Pigmentation

CONTROLLING HEAT

Glazing Performance Light Transmission

Solutions Color Pigmentation

CONTROLLING LIGHT

Glazing Performance Color Stability

Solutions Color Pigmentation

COLOR STABILITY

Glazing Performance Safety Glazing Impact Resistance

Solutions Tempered Glass Laminated Glass

SAFETY GLAZING

EVALUATE & SPECIFY

Doing your due diligence…

Available colors & pattern (standard or custom)

Glass type options Research the fabricator Fabricator capabilities Product performance data Test reports Case histories of similar projects Project references 12” x 12” samples Product literature Warranty information

EVALUATING DECORATIVE GLASS

Product Spec Sheets

Critical information to include in you decorative color spec:

Color, patterns, glass type Size requirements Glazing system Glass thickness Sample submittals Mock ups Test reports Shop drawings Product certification Maintenance info Warranty

SPECIFYING DECORATIVE GLASS

Online resources

SUSTAINABILITY & LEED CONTRIBUTION

Allows the use of more glass in various applications leading to:

Allows designers to use more glass contributing to more daylighting in the work space

Ability to help control solar heat gain by providing levels of shading

Provides more recyclable products on the project

DECORATIVE GLASS AND SUSTAINABILITY

The use of decorative glass in various glazing systems can contribute to LEED in the following ways:

Provide measurements of light control

Contribute to controlling solar heat gain with low-e products

Contribute to daylighting

DECORATIVE GLASS AND LEED DESIGN

DECORATIVE GLASS - KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Offers architects and designer more design options without sacrificing performance

2. New technologies such as Digital print-to-glass offers custom options at a competitive price

3. Contributes to sustainable designs and LEED initiatives

Design Challenges Huge Span 200 x 60 Older images Match and Flow

Design Solution Digital paint on glass High resolution photos

shot of example artwork 429 panels- all mapped

out- only one place each could go.

CASE STUDY: HARLEM HOSPITAL, NY

CASE: HARLEM HOSPITAL, NY

CASE: HARLEM HOSPITAL, NY

Design Challenges Use for signage Curved letters Make it look like ice

Design Solution Digital printing to glass Match curves, every

piece unique Print to imitate the lines

in the “ice”

CASE STUDY: BRANT ARENA, ONTARIO

CASE STUDY: BRANT ARENA, ONTARIO

CASE STUDY: BRANT ARENA, ONTARIO

Note lines in “Ice”

For additional information on decorative glass please visit: www.generalglass.com

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Thank YouThis concludes The American Institute of Architects

Continuing Education Systems Program

For additional information on decorative glass please visit: www.generalglass.com