Impacts of Decorative Glass and Mirrors on Commercial Interiors
Style, sustainability, durability, safety, and well-being
Sponsored by Dreamwalls | By Kathy Price-Robinson
Decorative glass and mirrors bring a stylish dynamism to commercial interiors unequaled by any other material. The impacts of glass and mirrors go beyond aesthetics. This course explores how glass and mirrors contribute to occupant well-being. We then discuss the unexpected durability of glass and mirrors, the safety characteristics, and the indisputable sustainability of these products. Next, we illustrate the expansive variety of decorative glass and mirrors in commercial interiors and the quality aspects architects should seek in a glass manufacturer. We conclude with the robust future of decorative glass and mirrors in commercial interiors.
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At Dreamwalls, we manufacture beautiful glass and mirror products that architects and designers love and depend on. Over the last 60 years, Dreamwalls/Gardner Glass has delivered over 1 billion square feet of glass and mirror products all over the USA.
Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in January 2024
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Define the benefits of glass and mirrors for occupant health and sustainability.
- Discuss why the quality and makeup of glass and mirrors matter.
- Identify the wide variety of products available for commercial interiors, how they are made, and the variables of quality.
- List innovative examples of glass and mirror use in commercial interiors.
