This is an AIA CES approved course on Architectural Decorative Glass, develop by General Glass International

2.  Founded in 1900, New York City
 Manufacturer and fabricator of
decorative glass, all glass
entrances, shower enclosures and
fire rated glazing
 Supply on commercial interiors and
exteriors, high end residential
 Headquarters and manufacturing
facility in Secaucus, NJ

3. General Glass International is a Registered Provider with The
American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credits
earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records
for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members
available on request.
This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional
education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or
construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of
construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or
dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific
materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this
presentation.

4. Presented by:
General Glass International
AIA Provider #xxxx
Course #GG101

5. Learning Objectives: at the end of this program, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the various types and applications of decorative
glass
2. Understand the performance capabilities of decorative glass
3. Understand how to evaluate and specify decorative glass
4. Understand how decorative glass offers sustainability and
contributes to LEED design

7. Today, design professionals have unlimited options
when designing with decorative glass without giving
up performance.
Decorative glass offers custom and standard
options allowing the creation of unique one-of-a-
kind designs for both interior and exterior glazing
applications.
New technologies offer state-of-the-art quality and
durability at a relatively inexpensive price point.

8. 1. Size limitations
2. No custom
3. Some colors not
available
4. Not safety
5. Not “high
resolution” on
quality

9. 1. Size not an
obstacle
2. Meet virtually any
design theme.
3. Every color is a
possibility
4. Laminated and
Tempered are
prominent
5. “HD” quality is
more the norm

11. Typical
 Textured/Patterned
 Acid-etched
 Silk-screened
 Laminated
 Films
 Digital

12. Product Attributes
 Adds visual interest
 Varying levels of opacity
 Standard or custom patterns
available
Typical Applications
 Furniture
 Shower enclosures
 Privacy windows

13. Product Attributes
 Consistent finish &
appearance
 Maintenance free
 Does not scratch off like
coated products
Typical Applications
 Shower enclosures
 Curtain wall
 Entrance systems
 Storefront
 Offices & conference rooms

14. Product Attributes
 Improves Solar Control
performance
 A large variety of looks
and designs
 Can be applied to a
variety of substrates and
used on different
surfaces
Typical Applications
 Curtain wall
 Office partitions and
walls
 Skylights

15. Product Attributes
 Safety
 Sound
 Structural
Typical Applications
 Skylights
 Partitions
 Facades
 Handrails

16. Product Attributes
 Wide Variety
 Not permanent
 Fall out protection
Typical Applications
 Entrances
 Partitions
 Handrails

17. Product Attributes
 Multiple colors/shapes
per pass
 Resolution
 Image adaptability
 Connectivity between
panels
Typical Applications
 Facades Digital Direct-to-Glass Printing
 Partitions
 Handrails
 Glass Walls
 Furniture

18.  Balustrades
 Storefronts
 Spandral
 Public Art
 Interior Partitions
 Doors
 Wind Walls
 Canopies
 Bus Shelters
 Elevator Interiors
 Signage
 Stair Treads
 Flooring

19. Interior
 Offices & Conference rooms
 Partitions
 Shower Enclosures
Exterior Applications
 Curtain Wall
 Storefront & Fixed Windows
 Front Entrances
 Doors
 Bus Stop Shelters

20. Product Attributes
 Typically non-structural
 Ads visual interest with
images, colors, patterns,
textures and various light
transmission
Make-ups & Performance
 Must meet safety
requirements
 Typically fully tempered or
laminated
 Typically monolithic with 1/8”
and up thickness

21. Product Attributes
 Can be structural or non-
structural applications
 Ads visual interest with
images, colors, patterns,
textures and various light
transmission
Make-ups & Performance
 Must meet safety
requirements
 Typically fully tempered or
laminated
 Can be monolithic or
insulating glass

22.  Entrances
 Window Wall
 Storefront
 Curtain Wall
 Interior Systems
 Glass Doors
 Custom Systems

24. Glazing Performance
 Shading Coefficient
 Solar Heat Gain
 Light Transmission
 Color Stability
 Safety
Solutions
 Ceramic Frit
 Low E Coatings
 Color Pigmentation
 Tempered & Laminated Glass

25. Glazing Performance
 Shading Coefficient
 Solar Heat Gain
Solutions
 Ceramic Frit
 Low E Coatings
 Color Pigmentation

26. Glazing Performance
 Light Transmission
Solutions
 Color Pigmentation

27. Glazing Performance
 Color Stability
Solutions
 Color Pigmentation

28. Glazing Performance
 Safety Glazing
 Impact Resistance
Solutions
 Tempered Glass
 Laminated Glass

30. Doing your due diligence…
 Available colors & pattern
(standard or custom)
 Glass type options
 Research the fabricator
 Fabricator capabilities
 Product performance data
 Test reports
 Case histories of similar projects
 Project references
 12” x 12” samples
 Product literature
Product Spec Sheets
 Warranty information

31. Critical information to include in you decorative color spec:
 Color, patterns, glass type
 Size requirements
 Glazing system
 Glass thickness
 Sample submittals
 Mock ups
 Test reports
 Shop drawings
 Product certification
 Maintenance info Online resources
 Warranty

33. Allows the use of more glass in various applications
leading to:
 Allows designers to use more glass contributing to
more daylighting in the work space
 Ability to help control solar heat gain by providing
levels of shading
 Provides more recyclable products on the project

34. The use of decorative glass in various glazing systems
can contribute to LEED in the following ways:
 Provide measurements of light control
 Contribute to controlling solar heat gain with low-e
products
 Contribute to daylighting

35. 1. Offers architects and designer more design
options without sacrificing performance
2. New technologies such as Digital print-to-
glass offers custom options at a competitive
price
3. Contributes to sustainable designs and
LEED initiatives

36. Design Challenges
 Huge Span 200 x 60
 Older images
 Match and Flow
Design Solution
 Digital paint on glass
 High resolution photos
shot of example artwork
 429 panels- all mapped
out- only one place each
could go.

39. Design Challenges
 Use for signage
 Curved letters
 Make it look like ice
Design Solution
 Digital printing to glass
 Match curves, every
piece unique
 Print to imitate the lines
in the “ice”

41. Note lines in “Ice”

42. Questions?
General Glass International
800.431.2042
For additional information on decorative glass please visit:
www.generalglass.com

43. This presentation is protected by US and International
copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, display and use of
the presentation without written permission of the speaker is
prohibited.
© General Glass International, 2011

44. Thank You
This concludes The American Institute of Architects
Continuing Education Systems Program
For additional information on decorative glass please visit:
www.generalglass.com