Place of Glass in Building

Originally published in 1943, The Place of Glass in Building gives the facts about the physical properties, the possibilities and the limitations of the glass in common use.

List of contents

The Place of Glass in Building John Gloag. The Study of Glass: Its Place in Architectural Education Lionel B. Budden. Use of Glass in Small Standard Houses G. A. Jellicoe. Preparing Specifications. 1. Sheet Glass 2. Polished Sheet Glass 3. Rolled Glasses 4. 'Armourplate' and Toughened Glasses 5. 'Vitrolite' 6. Glass Domes 7. Insulight Glass Bricks, and 'Armourlight' Toughened Lenses 8. Special Glasses 9. Some Decorative Treatments for Glass.

About the author

An author of almost sixty books, with topics ranging from interiors to furniture history, from industrial design to the use of plastics, John Gloag was a member of an elite design culture that was highly visible throughout the 1930s and 40s.

Summary

Originally published in 1943, The Place of Glass in Building gives the facts about the physical properties, the possibilities and the limitations of the glass in common use.

Product details

• Authors: John Gloag
• Assisted by: John Gloag (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2024
• EAN: 9781032365817
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3236581-7
• No. of pages: 88
• Series: John Gloag on Industrial Design
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; DESIGN / Product, DESIGN / Industrial, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Engineering, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Design / Product, DESIGN / History & Criticism, DESIGN / Furniture, environmental science, engineering & technology, Technical design, Materials science, Engineering: general, Environmental science, engineering and technology