GBA Architectural Products + Services had a very exciting 2019 as we worked on many exciting architectural projects, bringing new life to buildings with the addition of glass block and structural glass. We had the privilege of working with some of the best architects and contractors in the world. All of the projects we participated…
Glass Floors
Infographic: Structural Glass
Structural glass allows light to pass through the floor to allow it to reach spaces it could not before. Structural glass is great for opening up an area without creating dead space.
5 Myths About Structural Glass Floors
Modern materials that once seemed unfeasible for particular purposes are commonplace now. Modern airplanes like the Boeing 787 are built mainly of carbon fiber rather than metals. Automobiles consist of a high percentage of plastics and glass fibers due to their strength and structural rigidity. Paradigm shifts are taking place in the architecture and construction…
Vault Lights
The Resurgence of Vault Lights Have you ever wondered what those little glass insertions in sidewalks of major metropolitan cities were? In many cases, those glass pieces were flush with the sidewalk or sometimes seemed like slightly raised glass “bumps.” In either situation, those were inserted into the pavement to permit sunlight into spaces beneath…
How To Specify Glass Floors In Your Next Project
How to Specify Glass Floors for Your Next Project For architects and interior designers, clear and translucent glass floor features have become an essential consideration for indoor or outdoor applications. Beautiful, durable, and safe, high-quality, structural glass floors allow natural and artificial light to pass through to the next level to reduce energy costs substantially…