Facebook Tweet Help Stories Office Clearly appealing Share Tweet Help Offices and commercial spaces are opened up with glass products available from Metro Glasstech Exterior of commercial building showing extensive glazing along entire front of building. Glass is a popular and effective means for architects and designers to create open offices and workspaces. Improved technology and production techniques have also allowed glass to be applied in an increasing variety of situations, from internal walls to floors and stair treads.Aside from being versatile, the popularity of glass as a design solution stems from the technology it enables, says Pat Harrison, branch manager at Metro Glasstech.Energy efficiency and demands for larger, sturdier sheets are driving further development of glass products and its applications, he says. View of extensive glazing in office building, supported by stainless steel truss system with spider fittings. "Double glazed and high-performance glass types are being specified more regularly as companies and consumers become aware of energy-saving practices and are actively seeking out these types of products."We are also focused on future industry developments to ensure that what can be produced overseas can be replicated here in New Zealand."The company has positioned itself to take advantage of the changing global market by having invested heavily in plant machinery and training of company staff, he says. Staircase in office, with glass balustrades, landings and treads. Metro Glasstech processes and supplies glass to the building industry nationwide and is the largest independent glass merchant in New Zealand.For more information, contact Metro Glasstech, 17-19 Patiki Road Avondale, Auckland, phone: (09) 815 1199, fax (09) 849 4569, mob: 021 874 892, or visit the website: www.metroglasstech.co.nz. Story by: Trendsideas 23 Jun, 2006 Office Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Exotic presence 05 May, 2024 Black magic 05 May, 2024 Singing in the rain – 9 showers to inspire 05 May, 2024 We know the Specialists Similar Stories