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Refracting Light and Redefining Space: Glass Bricks in Contemporary Interiors

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Atdhe Mulla Glass bricks have been widely used in architecture , eventually becoming a staple of the 1980s architectural styles. In recent years, glass bricks are becoming increasingly popular , no longer relegated to older aesthetics.

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Revisiting Skyscraper Design: The Benefits of Responsive Facades and Passive Designs

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Image © Stephen Bridger via Shutterstock Our contemporary society has been witnessing a surge in skyscraper construction in urban centers worldwide for various reasons—including engineering advancements, increased urban density , space constraints, and, arguably, a competitive drive for building the tallest structures.

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French heritage group sues to prevent Notre Dame's stained glass window installation

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An appeal to stop the controversial installation of contemporary stained glass windows at Notre Dame Cathedral is moving forward in a Paris municipal court ahead of its planned end-of-year deadline, reports Le Parisien.

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Exploring Timber and Glass in 11 Contemporary Architectural Designs

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With technological development, techniques were also refined, and in the 19th century, industrialization spread the use of other materials, transforming and expanding the realm of construction: iron and glass. Read more »

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Notre Dame’s plans for contemporary stained-glass windows spark cries of ‘vandalism’ in Paris

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Plans for the contemporary replacement of some of the stained glass windows inside Notre Dame Cathedral ’s damaged interior have sparked a considerable outcry from the public a year before the Parisian landmark is set to begin reopening in the wake of the destructive 2019 fire.

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How to Improve Internal and External Environments with Glass Ceilings

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Image © XINLEE As a highly transparent material that stands up to all but the most extreme of weather conditions, is easily formed into any size or shape, and, once formed, will last for thousands of years, glass is still one of the most innovative and crucial materials used in architecture. Read more »

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BIG completes glass-tiled pavilion overlooking lake in Suzhou

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Draping over them is a single undulating roof, finished with perforated glass tiles that draw dappled light into the interior, nodding to the surrounding trees. A courtyard sits at the centre of the pavilion Intended to resemble "pixelated leaves", the glass roof tiles are composed of two perforated layers.

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