Glass+Presentation

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-Amorphous (non-crystalline) solid material - Glass is made while eruptions or strikes happens - Invention of sheet of glass for a wider use - **Stained glass** window - 17th Century à invention of mirror -19th century à Cristal palaces, “Art nouveau” - Characteristics: Solid and hard, easy breakable, transparent or translucent to visible light, 100% recyclable - Types of glass: Float glass Body – tinted glass Reflective glass (architecture) Low-emission glass Mirror (**polished** surface) Insulating glass Photovoltaic glass (for electricity) Liquid crystal glazing Acid-**etched** glass Tempered glass (security) Laminated glass Anti-reflective (important nowadays à totally transparent)

- Advantages in architecture: Visual contact with the outside Natural light Divide internal spaces Glass can be combined with other materials Many kinds of glass Can be molded easily Recyclable

-Disadvantages. Doesn’t protect from outside temperature Expensive

-Uses: Cookware Bottles and containers Lamps, **bulbs**, windows, television, computer In Architecture: For exteriors and interiors