Glass in architecture
Sessions and topics:
ARCHITECTURAL CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS
- New frame materials e.g. composite frames
- Extra-large size glazing (over 3.20 x 6 meters)
- New technologies & solutions
- Integrated system solutions
- Tempered and laminated glass applications, properties and performances
- Free form architecture
- Glass design and insulation
- Designs and technologies that pushes the envelope of materials, design and construction
- Innovative use of safety glass
- Bonding and Point Fixing of Glass
GLASS IN INTERIOR DESIGN (DECORATIVE & STRUCTURAL)
- Glass walls and stairs partitions
- Decorative glass walls
- Switchable glazing
- Shower enclosures for thin glass
- Lightweight glazing –laminated
- thin glass, tempered laminated glass
- Balustrades
ARCHITECT FORUM
- Architectural design and glass
- Future visions and glass
- Climate design and glass
- Structural design and glass
- AR, VR and glass
SMART CITIES FORUM
- How will they affect building design?
- from ‘dumb’ to ‘smart’ buildings e.g.
- buildings talking to each other via IoT
- buildings as platforms providing services etc
- smart factories
- UX, UXD, UED or XD design
- Glass role in future smart homes
- Intelligent infrastructure e.g. connected smart cars, homes, factories etc.
- The role of Big Data and Analytics for Smart Cities