Glass: Glossary of Terms for Architects

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Lusitania Paz de Colombia School / Camilo Avellaneda. Image © Carlos Alfonso Avellaneda

Our partner Vidrio Andino has shared valuable insights into the world of glass with us, helping us better understand how the material behaves and guiding us in choosing the right glass for our architectural projects.

From A to Z, read on to discover why thermal shock should be avoided, what solar factor actually means, and exactly what tempered glass is.

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Cite: Materials. "Glass: Glossary of Terms for Architects" [Vidrio: glosario de términos para arquitectos] 04 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. (Trans. Franco, José Tomás) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1114294/glass-glossary-of-terms-for-architects> ISSN 0719-8884
Lusitania Paz de Colombia School / Camilo Avellaneda. Image © Carlos Alfonso Avellaneda

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