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By Marissa Hovraluck
INTRODUCTION
As a proven natural building material, glass
block can add beauty and inspiration to a
project, while playing a significant role in
sustainable design. Glass block is 100%
recyclable, low- maintenance, and highly
durable, yet its dynamic relationship with
light provides architects the opportunity to
create both aesthetically pleasing and energy
efficient spaces.
With low construction waste, glass block is
considered an environmentally preferable
product, made largely from sand, an abundant
raw material, and limestone.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
VISIBILITY/LIGHT TRANSMISSION
TYPES OF BLOCK
Standard Block
Standard block offers the largest selection of
patterns and sizes, ranging from 6 inch by
6 inch up to 12 inch by 12 inch blocks. The
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SHGC
0.60
0.56
0.51
0.67
QUIZ
1. True or False: Glass block is inherently stronger than a conventional glass window.
a. True
b. False
d. Solid Block
3. Which of the following LEED category can glass block earn points in?
a. Energy and Atmosphere
c. Innovation
4. True or False: Glass block wall tubes are perfect for when you want to bring light into commercial buildings without
compromising the masonry design.
a. True
b. False
5. With a solid glass block, detention and security windows are ballistic-resistant for UL Levels: (Select all that apply)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 4
d. 6
0.45
% Improvement
over ASHRAE 90.1
25%
43%
7. True or False: Glass block is load bearing; therefore, adequate provisions do not have to be made for the support of
construction materials above the glass blocks.
Low-E Glass
Block Window
0.38
0.27
8. True or False: Glass block can provide more than double the thermal resistance, or R-Value, of a single-glaze 1/8" thick
plate glass.
% Improvement over
ASHRAE 90.1
37%
0.32
a. True
52%
b. False
9. Glass block can help earn points in which of the following credits under the Materials and Resources category?
(Select all that apply)
a. Resource Reuse
b. Daylight
d. Energy Performance
10. True or False: Not only does daylighting have a positive effect on mood, atmosphere and productivity, but the more
daylight that enters a room, the less energy is needed by electrical systems.
a. True
b. False
SPONSOR INFORMATION
Pittsburgh Corning manufactures premium glass block products and innovative architectural systems for commercial,
institutional, government and residential building applications.Pittsburgh Corning glass block products offer versatile
designs and provide daylighting without sacrificing sound control, security and privacy. High performance glass block
products can also provide ballistic, blast, hurricane and tornado resistance. pittsburghcorning.com
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Glass block wall tubes provide a unique setting and are able to bring
natural daylight into any space.
U-value
R-Value
0.26
3.85
5.88
0.27
3.70
0.33
3.03
0.21
4.76
0.26
3.85
This table shows the U-values and R-values for both hollow and
solid blocks.
Design Pressure
Wind Speed
4 ft. x 4 ft.
100 psf
198 mph
4 ft. x 8 ft.
80 psf
177 mph
6 ft. x 6 ft.
68 psf
163 mp
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TORNADO-RESISTANT WINDOWS
With the increasing devastation caused by
weather-related disturbances, building requirements are becoming more stringent. Shelters
need to be designed to provide protection
from the elements. A tornado-resistant glass
block window provides effective protection
against air pressure and flying debris caused
by tornado-force winds. A tornado-resistant
window provides protection from these winds,
while letting daylight into a space so as to not
have to rely solely on artificial lighting.
Glass block is used in detention centers to let natural light in, while
offering a ballistic resistant option.
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