Self-cleaning surfaces, enabled by advanced material design and additive manufacturing, are opening new possibilities for sustainable and multifunctional technologies.
Dive into the blog to learn how cutting-edge solutions are making ultra-thin glass production possible—and scalable.
New research explores how non-destructive photoelastic methods could improve quality control for large-format thermally toughened glass, reducing reliance on costly and time-consuming destructive testing.
In this sixth episode of #AskGlaston flat tempering series, we explore how to avoid loading delays in tempering.
Mikko Rantala on Glastory: Glass tempering is an energy-hungry process, and not just because of the heat.
Renovating energy-inefficient buildings is vital to meeting the EU’s climate goals, and new research from Slovakia highlights how material choices can make or break a project’s environmental impact.
Demand for laminated safety glass is holding strong, driven by rising safety needs and new advances in sustainability and recycling.
Fused recycled glass proves its strength: recent testing confirms its durability and suitability for architectural use in even the most demanding environments.
Modeling broken laminated glass remains a challenge—this study proposes a simplified numerical approach based on interlayer experiments.
As labor shortages and efficiency demands grow, automation is transforming glass tempering—starting with AI-driven batch building that boosts productivity, cuts energy use, and maximizes furnace performance.
This paper presents experimental and theoretical studies of heat transfer through single- and double-glazed windows with electrical heating of the internal surfaces.
This study explores how different laminated glass configurations and interlayer materials impact blast resistance performance.
This paper investigates the integration of colorimetric analysis into the architectural glass selection process, with a focus on utilizing spectral data to quantitatively characterize colour attributes.
This paper presents a groundbreaking technological development in the optical quality of tempered glass.
A new AI-powered tool is set to transform the structural design and analysis of glass facades.
A new study shows that adding green building requirements to contracts boosts energy performance and sustainability in hot climate zones.
Retrofitting buildings is key to boosting energy efficiency and climate resilience, especially in dense, subtropical cities like Hong Kong.
Gaps and Challenges in Modelling Optimization and Limit Performance Indicators
As glass curtain walls become increasingly popular in modern architecture, understanding how much solar radiation escapes through these transparent facades is essential for accurate cooling load calculations and energy efficiency.
This paper presents a 3-Degree-of-Freedom Modular High-Rise Façade-Cleaning Robot (3-DOF-MHRFCR), consisting of a lifting module, an XYZ motion module, and a cleaning module.
This research proposes a suite of TO algorithmic frameworks that design specifically for structural glass.
As modern buildings increasingly use glass for its aesthetic appeal, managing excessive sunlight has become a challenge—this study explores how innovative kinetic façades can optimize indoor daylight while enhancing energy efficiency and comfort.
Spontaneous breakage in tempered glass due to Nickel Sulfide (NiS) inclusions remains a critical topic in the industry—this paper examines the risks, benefits, and effectiveness of heat soaking as a preventive measure across different markets.
In this experimental investigation, the surface and edge stress were measured on standardized format thermally toughened safety glass, with different edge processing and glass thicknesses from three different suppliers.
Can we state if the Heat Soak Test (HST) was done according to EN14179-1:2005 or not?
The German code for the design of glass structures, DIN 18008, was first published in its final version in 2010 and 2013; as several major changes were suggested, the periodical revision took longer than expected.