What are the applications of colored glass in the construction industry
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