Download or read book Basics Glass Construction written by Andreas Achilles and published by Birkhäuser. This book was released on 2017-05-22 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glass construction is one of the most varied and innovative areas of structural design. Glass connects exterior and interior spaces; at the same time, it protects the interior space from the outside world. Its constructional possibilities go far beyond classical window constructions. Special glasses possess astonishing physical characteristics and can thus be used in varied and creative ways. Topics: Glass as building material Processing and finishing Applications Construction types Connections / Mountings