some of glass in Japan
This article is for architects in Japan!
Glass is important to make atmosphere of architecture.
When you handle Japanese project, you need to choice great manufacturer.
This page is about manufacturers and types of glass!
Check here:-)
AGC
AGC is most famous company of glass.
You can see CM of it on TV ..."nan-dashi nan-dashi AGC".
The type of glass that this manufacturer sells is next↓
・multiple glass
（：複層ガラス）
・laminated glass
（：合わせガラス）
・fireproof glass
（：防火・耐火ガラス)
・tempered glass
（：強化ガラス）
・IR reflecting glass・heat absorbing glass
（：熱線反射・熱線吸収ガラス）
・soundproof glass
（：防音ガラス）
・froat glass・multifunctional glass
（：板・機能ガラス）
...etc
Specially,
クリアガラス（the trade name:Clearsight Ⅱ）
is interesting.
This glass is used for hotels, showcases and so on, because it show view so clearly over it.
...
You can ask this company to provide a estimate,
In most case, ...except to when making very complicated architecture, big companies will tell you basical price.
強度計算ナビ (:caluculating tool)
And, although you have to register,
you can calculate thicknesses of glass
considering area and floor height by tool of AGC↓
日本板ガラス
セントラル硝子
Try to check!
Next!
デザインガラス.com
On the homepage of デザインガラス.com, you can search stylish glass.
Especially, you can choice glass for each colors.
It's fun!
Example
A cute colored glass‐fitted shoji
Colorful glass by color films
Last！
電気硝子建材株式会社
This company is good at to make glass block and firewall.
Glass block
Glass block extend architect's range of design expression and protect privacy.
Firewall
Of course, firewall is resistant to fire.
In addition, it's proof against the change of surface temperature of the glass.
So strong.
When you need some firewall by building low or want to use, think to choice this;-)
Thank you, Finish!
You can correct information of materials
by some websites, applications and salesmans.
CAP(:application of building materials )
「CLASS1 ARCHITECT PORTAL 建築情報」をApp Storeで
This application is witten about building materials.
It's in Japanese, but many pictures is here, so you can catch important things by the application.
And, does some salesmans of manufactures come your company?
Maybe, you are busy, but it's chance to know new information, so try to talk positively with other company's people!
By ドラえもん
Enjoy your life! Thank you so much for your reading!!
