PITTSBURGH , May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Pittsburgh Corning announced today the availability of its new LightWise(R) Architectural Systems line of engineered glass block solutions. In support of the ...

Q.I am concerned about the security and efficiency of some of my old single-pane, first-floor windows. I think glass block windows would be more secure. Are they efficient and can I install them ...

When replacing basement windows, most people now consider glass block. It's a good insulator, secure, and waterproof. It lets light in, but obscures visibility from the outside, and can incorporate ...

The fact that glass block showers have been around forever — or at least since the early twentieth century — tells you two things. Glass blocks aren't out of style (though some say they're one of the ...

A patented glass block installation system with internal illumination capabilities was recently installed at the Planet Fitness facility in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Utilizing a uniquely extruded, clear ...

There’s a new building block in town, and it generates its own clean energy. Researchers from Exeter University developed new glass blocks that are embedded with small solar cells. Not only do the ...

Once written off as dated, those retro-style glass blocks are finding new life in modern interiors through thoughtful placement and updated design.

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