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What are the applications of colored glass in the construction industry
source:www.mingyangglass.com  |  Release time:2026-04-03
      Colored glass is generally called colored glass, heat absorbing glass, and coated colored glass in architecture. It is mainly used in curtain walls, doors and windows, sunshades, decoration, and safety, and its applications are very mature.
1、 Exterior facade curtain wall (primary purpose)
      Glass curtain walls for office buildings, hotels, shopping malls, and residential buildings
      Using colors to provide shade, insulation, and energy savings, reducing air conditioning energy consumption
      Common colors: blue, gray, green, brown, bronze
2、 Building doors and windows
      Broken bridge aluminum doors and windows, sliding windows, and casement windows for high-rise residential buildings and villas
      Not only does it block strong light, but it also ensures that indoor lighting is not dim
Enhance privacy, making it difficult to see inside from outside
3、 Sunshade and skylight roof
      Sunroom, courtyard skylight, canopy
      Colored glass can weaken ultraviolet rays, reduce exposure temperature, and prevent indoor overheating
      Commonly used: brown, gray, blue heat absorbing glass
4、 Indoor decoration partition
      Glass partitions in office areas, hotel bathroom partitions, and entrance screens
      Colored+frosted/baked paint, balancing transparency, privacy, and aesthetics
      Enhance the spatial grade, commonly used in modern minimalist style
5、 Safety and Special Parts
      Colored tempered glass, laminated colored glass
      Used for staircase guardrails, railings, sightseeing elevator enclosures, swimming pool enclosures
      High strength, easy to break and not harm people, while also being aesthetically pleasing and unified
6、 Landscape and Outdoor Components
      Architectural ornaments, landscape walls, sculptural glass, signage panels
      Using colors to enrich the appearance of buildings and enhance the sense of design
7、 Energy saving and functional effects
      Heat absorbing glass: absorbs infrared radiation and lowers indoor temperature
      Reduce glare: Avoid direct sunlight that can cause visual discomfort
      Uniform appearance: make the color tone of the entire building's exterior consistent, enhance the city's image