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1. The book introduces German talented structural engineer:Jorg schlaich and his office's work.
   The work ranges from super-long span bridge, or tiny, but state-of-art footbridge, solar power system and so on.
   The book covers his early career:Munich Olympic stadium, to most recent work like Frank Gehry's DG Bank Berlin.
   Especially, in my opinion,arch-shaped bridge (pathway has curved plan) is most significant one.
   If you want to know most up-to-date structural technique, this is the one.
   Regrettably,explanation for each project is not long enough because of much number of projects.

5 comments about Glass in Architecture.

1. This is an interesting publication because this book try to bridge the history and technical aspect of glass and mr wigginton has explained clearly with examples (accompanying colorful illustration and working detail) shown in the book.
   
   The book is basically divided into 3 parts:
   1. history and theory - understanding the historical and theorical aspect of glass industry. (eg. the influence of Mies)
   2. examples - shows important examples of glass technology developement with detail illustrations. (eg. Pei's Louvre)
   3. Technical index - manufacturing, strength and U value of glass.
   
   This is a great survey book on glass architecture but one might find that the essay is not critical enough and the detail shown is not specific enough for further understanding of this subject matter.
   
   However, no readers would disagree that your paid money worth.



2. this book combines a very well structured well written text, nice photos, great deapth, and all from a great publisher which we are used to getting the best from. covers all aspects of the history, the industry, the usage, with many tips here and there. it is highly recommended. the only problem is that the book is really heavy!!



3. Most architecture books are not this technical. This weighty tome has a complete history of the use of glass since the Gothic cathedrals, an in-depth review of the technology of this unique building material, reviews of modern buildings, down to 1:5 construction details of their glass components, and appendixes that cover the science involved, all presented in a readable and visually attractive package.



4. Glass as a material, is used in an endless variety of industries. And in most of these industries, the technical aspects of glass manufacture, and performance, are inherently involved in the application of glass.
   
   However, in Architecture, the implementation of glass products is frequently done without detailed technical expertise. In order to ensure that the proper glass product is utilized in the right context, every Architect needs to be aware of basic glass technology.
   
   'Glass in Architecture' provides this basic knowledge, and provides a structure for pursuing further research.
   
   Some of the relevant issues addressed are: manufacture of glass, manufacture of coatings for glass, effects of coatings, effects of tints, effects of various compositions (insulated glass, laminated glass), light properties, solar properties, thermal properties, acoustic properties, and structural properties.
   
   As an Architect and Facade Consultant, I find the book extremely helpful on a daily basis. It never leaves my desk.
   
   Mark E. Dannettel, Senior Associate
   Thornton Tomasetti Engineers



5. this book help me do do my paper about glass i'd never seen this kind of book, very important to every architect who will build a building with glass as its elements.

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