One of the most functional and decorative materials in building construction and architecture is glass. The use of glass in a wide area, especially on the exterior, makes the building look much more elegant. There is also a lot of area in interior for glass using. Glasses used in architecture provide opportunities for wide design possibilities. Both inside and outside of buildings can have a more aesthetic and modern appearance. But the only advantage of glass is not decoration.
Glass as Insulation Material
Glass, which is called insulating glass or low-e glass and used to prevent the penetration of outside weather and sometimes to reflect outside heat inside, is an important insulating material. It saves energy because they do not allow both heat and sound to enter inside. They can also save money because they allow light to enter inside.
Glass for Safety
Toughened glass called temperli glass is preferred because of its high durability. The usage area of these glasses is very wide. They do not break easily and are therefore suitable as an exterior material. At the same time, they cannot seriously injure anyone because they are broken into very small pieces when broken. They are among the preferred glasses for safety reasons. Another type of glass used for security is laminated glass. It is a layered and reinforced glass. Even if one layer is broken, it does not allow the other layers to break and can hold the broken pieces on it. It is a preferred glass in building facades and shop windows because it provides sound insulation.
Glass as a Decorative Material
A building with a large proportion of glass on the exterior looks highly aesthetic. The use of glass, which offers the designer a wide range of possibilities, allows the development of different styles in architecture. Because it creates a large amount of light and spacious environments, it makes the place where it is used to look more beautiful and heartwarming.
The use of glass in buildings has a long history. For a long time, glasses have ceased to be a material used only in windows. Glasses in architecture and building construction provide a wide range of usage possibilities and save money on many subjects.
