Facebook Tweet Help Stories New Home Bold and bright Share Tweet Help Aside from their obvious aesthetic appeal, glass blocks offerinsulation, privacy and light-conducting benefits View of the shower Cast-glass windows have been used on buildings since ancient Roman times. In subsequent centuries, each advance in glazing technology has broadened the scope of architectural possibility.Today, glass blocks are a contemporary alternative to standard glazing, offering a number of additional advantages, such as privacy, strength, safety and insulation.Gary Walden from Eurobrik, suppliers of Solaris glass blocks, says that glass blocks offer all the insulation benefits of a solid wall. The view of a bathroom featuring bubbled glass blocks "Glass blocks act in the same way as double glazing, providing both acoustic and thermal insulation, and even eliminating the need for curtains," says Walden. "They can reduce heat loss by 52% compared to normal glazing."The house shown here, designed by Mark Brown of MGB Design, features a stairwell with a curved exterior wall of Solaris Clear Flemish glass blocks."Using glass blocks helped to solve the issue of privacy," says Brown. "They also gave a much smoother curve to the stairwell wall than would be possible using standard faceted glass." View of the shower Eurobrik glass blocks come in a choice of patterns, sizes and colours, with privacy ratings from clear to completely opaque.For additional details, contact Eurobrik Products, Auckland, phone (09) 589 1992. Email: sales@eurobrik.co.nz. Story by: Trendsideas 22 Oct, 2004 New Home Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Collaboration and connection 17 Nov, 2024 Stone, wood and metal 17 Nov, 2024 Who won? – 2024 TIDA Homes awards results announced 17 Nov, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > NZ2016 NZ2016 Read More Similar Stories