Glass Block: Stunning, Sustainable, High-Performance Design
About the Sponsor
Seves Glass Block accepts all those challenges that seem “impossible” and transforms them into actual, innovative projects. Thanks to solid, productive know-how, Seves can effectively adapt the production process of a glass block to meet a wide range of demands. We pride ourselves on providing customized solutions to architects and designers, and work closely with design professionals during project development to create unique glass block that meet specific aesthetic requirements. You can finally put your own signature on your own glass block and give shape to your creativity.
Glass block adds light and beauty to exterior and interior projects through a wide array of patterns, sizes, and colors. This course reviews these options as well as the energy efficiency and fire ratings of glass block, installation methods, sustainable benefits, and prefabricated options for projects demanding durability, security, and resistance to extreme weather. The course concludes with case studies that demonstrate the unlimited design possibilities of this versatile product.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the range of glass block products available and their aesthetic, finishing, and specialty options
- Describe the fire ratings of glass block products as well as high-tech options that maximize energy efficiency, solar reflectance, and ease of maintenance
- Explain how engineered, prefabricated glass block windows can provide turnkey solutions for superior protection against hurricanes, tornadoes, ballistic and blast threats, and forced entry or exit
- Discuss how glass block exterior and interior applications contribute to sustainability and may help projects earn certification through green building standards such as LEED®, the WELL Building Standard®, and the Living Building Challenge
Design Category (CSI Division):
(04) Masonry
Delivery Format:
Narrated Video
