Glass

Transparent material used for light and modern aesthetics.

Overview

Glass, refined in the 19th century, is used in curtain walls and windows for transparency and light.

Core Characteristics

• Transparent and versatile.
• Used in facades and roofing.
• Energy-efficient with modern treatments.

Notable Examples

• Crystal Palace (London, 1851, glass structure).
• Louvre Pyramid (Paris, 1989, glass entrance).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Industrial innovation.
• Commercial and Cultural: Broad use.
• Global: Universal application.

Influence and Legacy

Glass, used by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, shaped International Style.

Related Concepts & Architects

I. M. Pei (related architect), Functionalism (theory), Window (element), Bauhaus (movement)