{"product_id":"9781394363490","title":"Essential Guide to Glass Technology for Architects, Engineers, and Industry Professionals","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEssential Guide to Glass Technology for Architects, Engineers, and Industry Professionals\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLeon Jacob\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Construction \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical guide and technical resource exploring the design principles and applications of glass technology in the building industry\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssential Guide to Glass Technology for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Professionals\u003c\/i\u003e 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by a highly qualified author, \u003ci\u003eEssential Guide to Glass Technology for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Professionals\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlass as a structural material, exploring its use in floors, walls, and facades\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerformance under stress, to understand how glass reacts to lateral pressures, temperature changes, and environmental loads\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSafety considerations, with strategies to mitigate risks like shattering, thermal fracture, and failure during natural disasters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmerging technologies, including smart glass and energy-efficient glazing systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom large-scale architectural designs to specific engineering challenges, \u003ci\u003eEssential Guide to Glass Technology for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Professionals\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable guide for decision-makers in the building industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Leon Jacob\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 October 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394363490\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45168993796236,"sku":"9781394363490","price":97.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394363490_4a9c3c6a-8efd-49b4-b52c-0d4aae005c52.jpg?v=1781090984","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781394363490","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}