The Glass Performance Days conference 2019 was full of informative and inspiring presentations on a variety of topics.  For us, it’s a mission to share this educational material with you.

Whether you are interested in extra thin or peculiarly curved glass – explore some of the latest on-trend solutions when it comes to complex forms and geometries presented by the industry’s top-notch professionals.

Complex geometry and curved glass

1. Ulli Mueller, Sika Services AG – Mistral Tower, solutions for SSG joints optimization in cold-bent units: https://youtu.be/eh3SDFdfVTI
2. Benjamin Beer, Ramboll – Options for complex geometry façades: https://youtu.be/EQ2OcJtd1vk
3. Helmut Hohenstein, Dr. Hohenstein Consultancy – Curved and 3D glass, the new hype in top-end architecture: https://youtu.be/eGLOahsgxNk
4. Javier Sanchez-Gil, Cristacurva –Reshaping architectural glass with new possibilities of curved glass: https://youtu.be/vStUU5DXeSo
5. Naomi Schlösser, Eckersley O’Callaghan – Glass quality and specification of curved panels: https://youtu.be/VJmsIbKD5yI
6. Dirk Schulte, Roschmann Steel & Glass Constructions – High-performance coated bent tempered glass: https://youtu.be/7oJDGsTVgB4  
7. Jon Kimberlain, Dow Silicones – Durability of structural silicone sealant in cold-bent glazing design: https://youtu.be/mDVb14k5LXM
8. Frederico Figueiredo, Pentagonal Lda – Complex geometry glass balustrade for Eleftheria Square, design and construction: https://youtu.be/KYeC9lYNtV0

Thin glass

1. Sophie Pennetier, Enclos – Ultra-thin glass projects: https://youtu.be/Kl3RZ2UDLr0
2. Julian Hänig, Dresden University of Technology – Load-bearing behavior of innovative lightweight glass-plastic-composite panels: https://youtu.be/yMBDwM7zCVU
3. Jürgen Neugebauer, FH Joanneum University of Applied Science – Adaptive façade systems made from thin glass: https://youtu.be/uQOjttSgspo
4. Sebastián Andrés López, The University of Siegen – Structural behavior of thin glass-polycarbonate composite panels: https://youtu.be/VDRJymJ1EUU
5. Marco Zaccaria, AGC Glass Europe – Scaling thin glass use to the architectural world: https://youtu.be/NwIdc09mcK8
6. Christian Louter, Dresden University of Technology – Thin glass for architectural applications: https://youtu.be/NeEVlBYxoD4
7. Stig Mikkelsen & Mandeep Singh, Mikkelsen Arkitekter AS – Thin façades with sustainable environmental depth: https://youtu.be/eA7EmBVNFk4

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