Designing with Decorative Glass: Cast and Heat-Formed
Incorporating decorative glass using cast and heat-formed glazing materials
Sponsored by National Glass Association
This course is designed to educate architects and designers about the ways to incorporate decorative glass using cast and heat-formed glazing materials into a building space. It will review in detail a variety of cast and heat-formed decorative glass products that enhance aesthetic appeal and maintain occupant comfort.
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The National Glass Association (NGA) is the largest trade association serving the architectural glass and metals industry. A technical and educational resource, NGA envisions a future in which glass is the material of choice to enhance spaces where people live, play, learn, and work.
Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in August 2023
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Define the different types of cast and heat-formed decorative glass.
- Determine which types of cast and heat-formed decorative glass are suitable for different applications.
- Describe how different types of cast and heat-formed decorative glass products are made.
- List key considerations of specifying cast and heat-formed decorative glass.
