Glass shatters egos

Glass shatters egos - 1999 - Independent on Sunday 12 December 1999, 9(1) .

The vogue for all-glass facades amongst architects is resulting in a high number of structural failures, as the technology is pushed to the limit. Recent projects at which there have been problems include Chek Lap Kok airport in Hong Kong and the Waterloo International station in London.


GLASS FACADES
ARCHITECTS
BUILDING DEFECTS
STRUCTURAL FAILURES
GLASS CURTAIN WALLS