Practical guide and technical resource exploring the design principles and applications of glass technology in the building industry

Essential Guide to Glass Technology for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Professionals is a guidebook to the foundational knowledge, advanced design principles, and real-world applications of glass technology. The book explores topics such as the evolution of glass, practical guidelines for its structural and aesthetic use, and its behavior under environmental pressures like wind and extreme weather.

A major focus of the book is addressing critical challenges faced by architecture, engineering, and construction professionals, such as ensuring safety, selecting appropriate materials, and achieving sustainability goals. It provides insights into how glass interacts with other building components, ensuring the success of complex projects.

The book also includes practical tools such as design templates, selection criteria, and troubleshooting guides for construction projects, with case studies and examples integrated throughout the text.

Written by a highly qualified author, Essential Guide to Glass Technology for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Professionals includes information on:

• Glass as a structural material, exploring its use in floors, walls, and facades
• Performance under stress, to understand how glass reacts to lateral pressures, temperature changes, and environmental loads
• Safety considerations, with strategies to mitigate risks like shattering, thermal fracture, and failure during natural disasters
• Emerging technologies, including smart glass and energy-efficient glazing systems

From large-scale architectural designs to specific engineering challenges, Essential Guide to Glass Technology for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Professionals is an indispensable guide for decision-makers in the building industry.

Dr. Leon Jacob has over 50 years of experience in the glass and façade industry. His expertise spans the design, specification, testing, research, and installation of glass systems for high-rise and conventional building applications. Dr. Jacob has contributed to the development of Australian and International Standards (ISO) and has published over 65 technical papers. He has been recognized globally for his work, receiving the ‘Crystal Achievement Award’ for innovative technology in façade glass.