Laminated glass
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about laminated glass
Product • By Vandaglas • ProtectPerform Safety glass
ProtectPerform Safety glass
The name says it all: laminated glass consists of two or more glass panels inextricably laminated together by means of one or more strong, transparent PVB (polyvinyl butyral) film(s).
If at least two PVBs are used, the laminated safety glass is genuinely laminated.
Applying laminated safety glass ProtectPerform has many advantages over ‘ordinary’ single-pane glass:
- protection against injury in the event of breaking and falling glass (Type B according to EN 12600)- in the event of breakage, shards remain stuck to the film and the partition remains intact; no gap is created no hole is created- can be used as a floor divider a... More
Project • By Unidad Proyectos Especiales. Gobierno de Santa Fe • Universities
Technical School Reconquista
Reconquista is the principal city of the Region 1 of the province. The Lancerosdel Sauce neighbourhood in the Center-West of the city, has received in the last ten years an important influx of people from rural areas.
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Alongside that population growth, the educational offer of secondary level schools in operation is deficient, creating problems of student overpopulation and scarcity of building space.
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Faced with this situation, it was decided to build a new high school. It shall take the form Humanities and social sciences. There will be 20 sections, which develop their activities during shifts, morning and afternoon.
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The school is being built according to the typological design system, and includes:... More
Product • By Bendheim • TurnKey™ Fusion Light Wall System
TurnKey™ Fusion Light Wall System
TurnKey™ Fusion Light Wall is a quick-install, UL Listed system that offers integrated lighting with shadow-free illumination in a space-saving design.
Built on the success of Bendheim’s TurnKey Glass Wall System, TurnKey Fusion now provides a completely integrated solution for backlighting, with Bendheim’s new Fusion LED panels built right into the system. The Fusion LEDs as well as Bendheim’s new LE’Diffusion Safety Glass are specifically engineered for even dispersion of LED light.
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Product • By LIKO-S • LIKO-S OASIS® - smart modular meeting room | Red Dot 2023 Award Winner
LIKO-S OASIS® - smart modular meeting room | Red Dot 2023 Award Winner
The smart modular meeting room LIKO-S OASIS® aims to elevate the business meeting experience. "We combine all-glass design, high-performing acoustics, and patented technology in one product," says Jan Musil, CEO of LIKO-S.
Featuring an organic design, OASIS® uses curved glass as its core structural element. Laminated liquid crystal technology allows the user to choose between transparent or privacy mode of the glass.
Developed in cooperation with renowned workplace architects Studio Reaktor, OASIS® is based on decades of designing and utilizing premium office spaces. The unit is modular and can be scaled to fit four to twelve occupants. Inside, users enjoy unrivaled acoustic comfort with a noise reduction of 43 dB.
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Product • By Vanceva Color PVB interlayers • Vanceva Earth Tones Collection
Vanceva Earth Tones Collection
Incorporate soothing colors into your architectural designs.
When laminated between two sheets of glass, Vanceva interlayers enhance the safety and UV protection in architectural glazing. Now available in an array of natural earth tones, these polyvinyl butyral (PVB) films also bring greater aesthetics, warmth, and serenity to any architectural space.
Traditional methods of making colored glass can be costly, particularly when the volume of colored glass is small. And not all colored glass may be appropriate for building codes and requirements. With Vanceva EarthTones, architects and designers have an innovative option to expand their creative boundaries and fulfill their vision without sacrificing structural integrity.
Select from a ran... More
Product • By Saflex • Saflex Solar PVB interlayer
Saflex Solar PVB interlayer
Solar absorbing solutions for laminated glass
Saflex® Solar PVB interlayers are high-visible light transmittance, infrared (IR) radiation-absorbing interlayers designed to enhance solar heat gain performance in laminated glass compared to monolithic clear glass and laminates made with conventional polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer. They have the capability to meet or exceed many regulations for laminated safety glazing when properly selected, laminated, and installed.
The ideal solar product eliminates UV and NIR energy while allowing as much visible light transmittance as possible. As shown in the below chart, Saflex Solar has the transmittance of a highly effective high-visible light transmittance solar product. Plus, Saflex Solar... More
Product • By Saflex • Saflex Structural PVB interlayer
Saflex Structural PVB interlayer
Designed for extra strength in laminated glass
Providing superior structural capacity versus conventional PVB, Saflex® Structural interlayer is a PVB interlayer designed for applications where interlayer rigidity and high glass adhesion requirements for laminated glass are critical. In properly designed systems, Saflex Structural is capable of containing glass shards at high and low temperatures after impact and under load—even in open edge laminated glass.
Due to the strength and stiffness of the Saflex Structural interlayer, laminated glass can either sustain a higher uniform load for a given configuration or the glass thickness can be reduced while keeping the same load and area as compared to conventional laminat... More
Product • By Saflex • Saflex Clear PVB interlayer
Saflex Clear PVB interlayer
Enhanced safety for architectural laminated glass
Globally, architects and designers rely on Saflex® Clear PVB interlayers in laminated glass to help meet regional standards for safety glass.
Protecting people and property, Saflex interlayer adds post-breakage safety and security to laminated safety glass applications. Unlike monolithic glass, properly designed laminated glazing made with Saflex interlayer reduces the risk of injury from broken glass because the glass adheres to the interlayer after impact. By holding glass in place, the interlayer provides protection by preventing the release of glass shards from becoming dangerous flying or falling glass fragments. This may also help keep the system integral once broken&... More
Product • By Saflex • Saflex UV PVB interlayer
Saflex UV PVB interlayer
Blocks up to 99% of harmful UV rays up to 400 nm*
In architectural design, natural light is visually appealing because it’s dynamic. It’s emotionally appealing because it connects us with the outside world. And it’s practical because many sustainable designs now call for effective daylighting. But natural light also brings damaging UV rays.
With Saflex® UV PVB interlayers, you can design to let sunshine in without worrying about UV radiation prematurely fading drapes, curtains, carpet, furniture, hardwood floors, wallpaper, photographs, framed documents, artwork, and anything else your clients like to show off indoors . . . including their skin**.
Conventional Saflex PVB interlayers have a 99% UV screening cap... More
Product • By Saflex • Saflex Crystal Clear PVB interlayer for low-iron glass
Saflex Crystal Clear PVB interlayer for low-iron glass
Give your design something it never had before: a laminated glass so clear it almost disappears.
There is now a solution to your challenge in finding safety glass elements that are highly transparent and neutral. With Saflex Crystal Clear PVB interlayer, you can fulfill your vision of a perfect aesthetic for premium applications and designs requiring laminated low-iron glass.
The stunning signature look that architects want
As the main champion of the look and brand image of your projects, it’s up to you to specify a distinctive glass and stamp your signature style on your buildings. After all, creating iconic buildings often means using unexpected materials in new ways.
When you want high transparency and virtually invisi... More
Product • By Saflex • Saflex Storm PVB interlayer
Saflex Storm PVB interlayer
Storm and cyclone resistant interlayer for laminated glass
Saflex Storm interlayers are specifically designed and formulated to meet the exacting building requirements for laminated glass in severe wind and windborne debris markets. These are tough, resilient interlayers that provide rigidity, strength, glass adhesion, and protection against windborne debris and flying objects. Laminated glass made with Saflex Storm PVB interlayer is designed to retain glass shards in post breakage scenarios.
Whereas no single product offers complete protect from a powerful cyclone or storm, these solutions can be used to help maintain the building envelope and aid in keeping the structure intact throughout the duration of severe wind st... More
News • News • 25 Nov 2020
SOM completes graceful dedication to the United States Military history
20 miles outside of Washington DC, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill placed a series of rigorous steel pavilions on top of a plateau to evoke the sense of monumentally befitting the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA). The museum is foremost a dedication to the story of the individual soldier and draws inspiration from three core military ideals: discipline, modesty, and rigor.
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The facade is composed of laser-cut, stainless steel panels based on a three foot grid that refer to a sense of rigor and discipline. At each corner of the pavilions recessed glass panels alternate with painted aluminum fins.
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“Symbolism and community were at the core of our design. We wanted... More
Product • By Priviglaze • PRIVIGLAZE Smart Glass Partition & Door
PRIVIGLAZE Smart Glass Partition & Door
Twin glazed panel incorporating switchable smart glass for privacy on-demand. More
Project • By Mindspace • Primary Schools
Ekya Byrathi
This is the fourth school we were doing for our client, the CMR Group of Institutions. The idea of the EKYA brand of schools was established over the last few years, hence certain standards and details had to be repeated from one school to another, yet our intent was for each campus to have its site-specific identity. The school is from Kindergarten to class 12; hence we had to design for different age groups with different sensitivities.
The KG and lower primary section was treated as a school within the school, having its own separate entrance, play area etc. The site was abnormally long and narrow with the longer sides facing east and west. Out of the site extent of 2 acres, 1 acre is left open for the playground. A decision was... More
Project • By YKK AP America Inc. • Parks/Gardens
Nathan Benderson Park Finish Tower
Located in Sarasota, Florida, the Nathan Benderson Park Finish Tower is the celebration point of the 2017 World Rowing Championships. Designed by Fawley Bryant Architecture, the 25,745 square foot, six-story building with an accessible rooftop provides a 360-degree view of the park.
Utilizing YKK AP's YHC 300 OG Hurricane Impact Curtain Wall and Model 35H Impact Resistant Entrances, Finish Tower was built to withstand fierce hurricane winds and flying debris, typical of coastal regions. The YHC 300 OG is a high performance curtain wall system designed and tested to provide innovative impact and blast solutions for a wide range of applications and design pressures from 45 PSF all the way to 130 PSF. Its 3" face dimension e... More