Glass in Architecture

Comprehensive technical and historical overview

Glass in Architecture provides the first comprehensive technical and historical overview of the art and science of glass, demonstrating its past importance and its use in practice today.
From the soaring cathedrals of medieval Europe to the technical mastery of the Parisian grands projets, glass has made a special contribution to architectural design.

International case studies

The central section of Glass in Architecture presents twenty international case studies of contemporary glass architecture, showing its applications in a variety of situations, large and small.

Potential of glass for the future

The book Glass in Architecture also explores the potential of glass for the future, as new materials move from the abstract world of technical research into realization. A detailed appendix provides a full review of the science of glass, making this an essential manual for architects and constructors worldwide.

Evolution in glass technology

The unprecedented evolution in glass technology and the explosion of its imaginative use in design are captured in this wonderful professional reference. Comprehensive in scope, the book traces the historical roots of recent developments and provides a wonderfully complete technical summary of how glass works as a visual and environmental filter. Technical references should all aspire to this level of graphic quality. (AIA Jury)

Michael Wigginton

Michael Wigginton is Professor of Architecture at the University of Plymouth and an architect in private practice. He is an expert in the field of glass technology and has been responsible for some of the pioneering glass buildings of the last decade.

Glass in Architecture

Architecture - Glass in Architecture by Michael Wigginton
ISBN: 071484098X

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