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Posted by: glassblockblogger | April 27, 2014

Modern Home Interior Design Enhanced through the Use of Glass Block

No other glass product can use light to enhance a room with the same energy efficiency and security as Glass Block.

Grig Stamate shows the beauty of Glass Block design in his video Glass Block Wall in the Contemporary Interior Design video.

Grig states that “The humble glass block is ideal for privacy, pattern and light… You can easily add natural light to a room without sacrificing privacy by installing a glass-block wall.”

In a kitchen design, glass block assists in the modern open open design that we have rediscovered in America, but was prominent in even ancient Greece.

A modern bathroom design can be opened up with light while at the same time greatly reducing the maintenance requirement that can be so much a problem in a bathroom.

In addition to the aesthetic versatility of Glass Block, there are also the advantages of easy installation, energy efficiency and weather resistance. Glass Block meets Daylighting requirements and can add to LEED ratings

So when you are considering changes in your living space, do not overlook the aesthetic versatility of Glass Block. This incredibly practical material will enhance any modern interior design. Eastern Glass Block installs residential and commercial windows. We can work with you to develop a custom solution that meets your needs. Give us a call at 800.635.1226

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Posted by: glassblockblogger | April 21, 2014

Interior Residential Design with the Sustainable Benefits of Glass Block

Glass block’s dynamic relationship with light provides the opportunity to create both aesthetically pleasing and energy-efficient residential interior designs.

As a natural material, glass block can add beauty and inspiration while playing a significant role in sustainable design. Made largely from sand and limestone, glass block is 100 percent recyclable, inert, low maintenance, and highly durable.

Flexibility is demonstrated in Using Glass Blocks In Your Home, “by placing a metal cap and a wood cover on top of the glass block it can be a half wall or provide a guardrail on a balcony or landing…”

The U.S. EPA estimates that the average American spends over 80 percent of his/her time indoors. It is important for our own wellbeing to create indoor spaces that are healthy and comfortable.

Call us at Eastern Glass Block (PH: 800-635-1226). We have over 20 years of experience in Glass Block design and installation. We can talk more with you about Glass Block’s value in sustainable designs.

Modern Glass Block Residential Design

In addition to the aesthetic versatility of Glass Block, there are also the advantages of energy efficiency and weather resistance.

The Contemporist article on Optical Glass House by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP describes a project that made use all of these qualities.

“This house is sited among tall buildings in downtown Hiroshima, overlooking a street with many passing cars and trams. To obtain privacy and tranquility in these surroundings, we placed a garden and optical glass façade on the street side of the house.”

The façade has some 6,000 pure-glass blocks weighing around 13 tons.

As a proven, natural material, glass block can add beauty and inspiration to a project while playing a significant role in sustainable design. Glass block, made largely from sand and limestone, is 100 percent recyclable, inert, low maintenance, and highly durable. Yet its dynamic relationship with light gives architects the opportunity to create both aesthetically pleasing and energy-efficient spaces. Glass Block meets Daylighting requirements and can add to LEED ratings.

Contact us at Eastern Glass Block. We will help you in your installation and design planning. We have over 20 years of experience in commercial and residential Glass Block design and installation.