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My name is Patricia Linthicum and I love design. I adore creative function and form using glass. This blog is a place for me to explore and share glass used in interior design and architecture.RSS Links
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A Sunlight Responsive, Self-tinting Glass
On May 19, 2013, Innovative Glass Corp announced the availability of SolarSmart™, the newest addition to the eGlass® product line. SolarSmart is a self-tinting, high performance glass that automatically darkens in the presence of direct sunlight to block heat, glare and … Continue reading
Energy Forum on Solar Building Skins
Today I am looking at the upcoming conference, the 7TH ENERGY FORUM on Solar Building Skins. The conference will be held in Bressanone, Italy, 06-07 December 2012. Following is a summary of 3 of the topics that will be presented at the … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Design
Tagged Architecture, Building Envelope, Façade, Glass, solar
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Solar Stained Glass
Today I am looking at solar stained glass by Sarah Hall Studio. Holy Family Catholic Church in Saskatoon, Canada is taking advantage of the annual 2,381 hours of sunlight there, by integrating solar cells into their stained glass windows. Enough power … Continue reading
Posted in Design, Stained Glass
Tagged Architecture, art glass, Glass, solar, Stained Glass, Window
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Chandelier by Luke Jerram
Today I am looking at the solar powered kinetic glass Chandelier by Luke Jerram. These solar powered kinetic chandeliers consist of dozens of glass radiometers, which shimmer and flicker as they turn in the sunlight. Altering their speed with the subtle changes in … Continue reading
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