The architectural glass industry encompasses a variety of products to meet the diverse needs of architectural design and functionality. Here are some mainstream products in the architectural glass industry:
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Single-Layer Transparent Glass: Conventional transparent glass used for windows, doors, and other transparent requirements in building facades.
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Reflective Glass: Glass with reflective coatings to reduce heat absorption and improve thermal insulation performance. Commonly used in the exterior walls of high-rise buildings.
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Low-Emissivity (Low-E) Glass: Glass with low-emissivity coatings effectively reduces heat conduction, enhancing insulation performance. Widely used in buildings with high energy efficiency requirements.
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Laminated Glass: Made by sandwiching two or more layers of glass with transparent interlayers like PVB (Polyvinyl Butyral) or SGP (SentryGlas Plus), providing higher safety, sound insulation, and fire resistance.
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Tempered Glass: Subjected to special heat treatment for increased strength and impact resistance. When broken, it shatters into small, less harmful fragments.
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Insulated Glass: Gas (usually krypton or argon) is injected into the glass to reduce heat conduction, improving insulation performance.
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Self-Cleaning Glass: With special coatings that facilitate the automatic decomposition of dirt on the surface, keeping it clean. Reduces maintenance costs and increases light transmittance.
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Colored Glass: Achieved by adding metal oxides or other coloring agents, used for artistic decoration or architectural exterior design.
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Patterned Glass: Techniques like engraving, sandblasting, or silk-screen printing applied to create various patterns, textures, or text on the glass surface.
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Bulletproof Glass: Possesses high impact resistance and bulletproof capabilities, commonly used in locations with stringent security requirements, such as banks or embassies.
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Folding Glass Doors: Glass doors that can be folded or slid, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Integrated Architectural Glass Curtain Wall Systems: Combining various types of glass into a unified exterior wall system, including single-layer, laminated, reflective, tempered, and more.
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Digital Printing Glass: Utilizes digital printing technology to print patterns, images, or text directly onto the glass surface, allowing for personalized designs.
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Lighting Glass: Combined with LED lights or other light sources, providing both decorative and lighting functions, commonly used in architectural decoration and lighting design.
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Variable Transparency Glass: Adjusts the glass transparency through electric current or temperature changes, offering privacy protection and energy efficiency.
These products find extensive applications in the field of architecture, meeting different design requirements and enhancing the aesthetics, safety, and functionality of buildings.
