Glass in Architecture Academy
Brought to you by Guardian Glass
Innovative products, new strategies and advanced technologies have led to a heightened appreciation for the use of glass in today’s building design. From retail and workplace spaces to arts centers and high-end residences, glass elevates the built environment by putting a light-filled, high-performing, energy-efficient, contemporary spin on modern architecture. Glass coatings and insulating glass units improve energy performance by managing solar heat and can minimize glare for clearer views. Technology allows facades and curtain walls to appear seamless, while having an improved capacity to withstand storm impacts and to meet rigorous building codes. All of this can be done with style, using colored glass, clear to the edge glass, or anything in between that allows natural light into spaces, while enhancing energy efficiency and occupant comfort. Glass lends a sense of space and can seem to remove the barriers between nature and the indoors. The courses in the Glass in Architecture Academy cover a wide range of glass-related topics so you can begin your own exploration of the innovative use of glass in your projects.
Academy Courses
7 AIA LU/HSW
Stewardship of Glass Products
Credits: AIA, GBCI
Type: Article
From Vision to Install
Creating solutions for the urban community through technology and planning
Credits: IDCEC, ICC
Type: Webinar On-Demand
Bird-Friendly Design
Glass product solutions and other strategies for reducing bird collisions
Credits: IDCEC, ICC
Type: Article
Elevating Exterior Design with Glass and Glazing Solutions
High-performance glass facades offer aesthetic versatility and greater energy efficiency
Credits: ICC
Type: Webinar On-Demand
Cultural and Collaborative Spaces Embrace Glass Design
Credits: ICC
Type: Article
Bird-friendly Glass Solutions
Understanding the fundamentals of safe design
Credits: ICC
Type: Article
Oversized Glass: Understanding Process, Specification and Trends
Credits: ICC
Type: Multimedia
Making Glass Come to Life
Credits: ICC
Type: Article
Academy Resources
Guardian Glass Resources
How Does the Heat-Treatment Process Work
A Guardian Glass expert explains each step of the heat-treated glass manufacturing process and shares key considerations for fabrication.
Spandrel Glass Types and Colors: How Do You Choose
Most modern building façades incorporate vision glass and nearly opaque spandrel glass. Architects can use spandrel glass to conceal structural elements while creating a seamless building exterior, or to create a statement in contrast. A Guardian Glass expert explains different spandrel choices including ceramic frit, silicone opacification and Guardian® Deco HT® back-painted glass—and ways to style spandrel colors to work with low-E coatings and your vision.
Why Choose Heat-Treated Glass
In partnership with Guardian Glass, you can use heat-treated glass to achieve new levels of performance and strength.
Guardian SunGuard SNR 43 Glass Coating Benefits
Guardian SunGuard® SNR 43 offers privacy-enhancing reflectivity, exceptional solar control and stunning nighttime views.
Types of Heat-Treated Glass
How do you know if heat-strengthened or tempered glass is the best fit for your project? Watch a Guardian Glass expert explain how the two main types of heat-treated glass meet certain needs.
Bathroom Glass That Cleans Better: Looks New Forever
How will you keep your dream bathroom looking like new? Expert testing shows that ordinary glass and glass treated with sprays and wipe-on remedies becomes dull, foggy and virtually uncleanable after only six months. Guardian ShowerGuard® glass is permanently protected from hard water, heat, humidity, soap scum and cleaners. Developed by global glass leader, Guardian Glass, this advanced performance coating technology helps keep your bathroom glass looking like new. Stop looking for miracle glass cleaners. With ShowerGuard glass, you can solve the dirty-looking shower problem once and for all. Find a ShowerGuard glass dealer near you. www.guardianglass.com/us/en/products/brands/showerguard
Guardian SunGuard Coatings: Choosing Reflective vs. Neutral Glass
Guardian SunGuard® low-E coatings offer a range of options for performance and style. Whether you seek a reflective aesthetic or a color neutral look, Guardian can help you achieve your goals.
The Basics of Heat-Treated Glass
As glass building trends go bigger and bolder, heat treating has never been more important. But with tempered safety glass, heat-strengthened glass and annealed glass, how do you know which is right for your project? A Guardian Glass expert explores heat treating options that respond to the trends, meet building codes and create a safe, comfortable indoor experience. In partnership with Guardian Glass, you can use heat-treated glass to achieve new possibilities.
Combining Guardian SunGuard Coatings with Tinted Substrates
The Guardian Glass portfolio includes tinted substrates you can choose to control the appearance and performance of glass. Pair tints with Guardian SunGuard® low-E coatings to meet your vision for any application, in any region.
Guardian SunGuard Coatings: The Benefits of Silver
Learn how Guardian SunGuard® low-E coatings use advanced double- and triple-silver technology to ensure views stay beautiful without sacrificing solar performance.
