Architecture has always made use of glass for its versatility, transparency and strength as a building material. It is mostly used for glazing windows, in external walls and for building internal partitions, dividers, skylights, ornamental features and even in the making of furniture, counter tops and other interior features. The use of glass in making furniture, features and fixtures adheres to the minimalist look. This material conveys a look of airiness and space. By allowing natural light to flood into a living space, the home or commercial space can look bright and inviting.
Artificial light is depressing and is not conducive to conveying an upbeat mood in an office. Replacing artificial light with light from natural sources by adding some more open windows, can transform your office. Interior designers for office spaces, high rise commercial buildings, community centers, malls and other spaces are renovating their spaces by incorporating features made of glass. With its reflective character and natural quality for illuminating surfaces, this material can add dimension, beauty and elegance to any interior space irrespective of its scale and size.
Airplanes, motorbikes and automobiles used reinforced glazing in their windscreens. Reinforced, specially designed glass is also used in large commercial high-rises built in earthquake prone zones. When earthquakes and other natural disasters occur, injuries that occur to victims are usually from splinter injuries caused by shattered windows. Reinforced windows in such buildings do not shatter on impact and retain their integrity. Such specially designed glazing is also used in automobile windscreens and in the windscreens of other passenger vehicles. Airplane windscreens are further fortified to withstand tremendous pressure and temperature differences. Laminated windows are used to provide extra security. Laminates consist of two or more layers of glazing with a plastic film sandwiched in between, that does not allow the pane to shatter on impact. Such windows are resistant to gunfire, hammer impacts etc.
As it is a versatile material that comes in a variety of textures, thicknesses, colors, tints and shades, glass can be very trendy in interior design. It is used in making stairways, and for glazing skylights, balustrades, doors and other architectural features. Tinted windows and doors reduce glare and prevent interiors from heating up. Windows in warm or hot climates are usually tinted. Automobile windows can also be tinted to prevent overheating. Additionally, they offer privacy to passengers.
When you are remodeling your home, think of installing glass features to enhance the beauty and functionality. If you want to improve the harmony and reflective quality of a room, install features made of glass. Dallas TX residents can find local companies offering repairs and replacement of windows for homes and autos.
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