{"id":44381,"date":"2018-07-11T08:45:25","date_gmt":"2018-07-11T12:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=44381"},"modified":"2021-10-27T20:05:54","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T00:05:54","slug":"fritted-glass-facade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/inspiration\/collections\/fritted-glass-facade\/","title":{"rendered":"Beat the Heat: 5 Innovative Fa\u00e7ades Equipped With Fritted Glass"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><p class=\"p1\"><i>The jury is deliberating... stay tuned for the winners of<\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/winners.architizer.com\/\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Architizer's A+Product Awards<\/i><\/span><\/a>!<i> Register for the <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.architizerproductawards.com\/a\/?utm_source=architizer&amp;utm_medium=blog\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>A+Product Awards Newsletter<\/i><\/span><\/a><i> to receive future program updates.<\/i><\/p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Today, glazing remains one of the world&#8217;s most popular building materials for encasing entire structures, no matter the size. However, despite the widespread usage of glass, architects have also been criticized for its homogenous look across skylines and its failure to perform when it comes to building privacy and solar heat gain. Enter <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands?q=fritted%20glass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fritted glass<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While fritted glass is hardly a new discovery \u2014 it dates as far back as ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia \u2014 the material has seen a resurgence in contemporary architecture due to its favorable performance factors. Specifically, ceramic fritted glass involves the process of screen printing and fusing ceramic frit paint onto glass, during the heat strengthening process of manufacturing; the result is a tough glass that can not only help reduce glare and cut cooling costs, but also offer a decorative appearance with patterns ranging from simple gradients to intricate designs.<\/p>\n<p>In this collection, discover five partnerships between architects and building-product manufacturers that led to the realization of striking fritted glass fa\u00e7ades.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"c-button c-button--default customize-unpreviewable\" style=\"font-family: AvenirNextLTPro,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands?q=fritted%20glass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search for Fritted Glass Manufacturers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-44387 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1449766143572200902_NY_N142_publication.jpg\" alt=\"Fritted Glass\" width=\"1680\" height=\"2100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1449766143572200902_NY_N142_publication.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1449766143572200902_NY_N142_publication-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1449766143572200902_NY_N142_publication-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1449766143572200902_NY_N142_publication-819x1024.jpg 819w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-44388 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1449766143876200902_NY_N121_publication.jpg\" alt=\"Fritted Glass\" width=\"1680\" height=\"2520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1449766143876200902_NY_N121_publication.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1449766143876200902_NY_N121_publication-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1449766143876200902_NY_N121_publication-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1449766143876200902_NY_N121_publication-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-44389 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1449766146097200902_NY_N124_publication.jpg\" alt=\"Fritted Glass\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1449766146097200902_NY_N124_publication.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1449766146097200902_NY_N124_publication-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1449766146097200902_NY_N124_publication-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1449766146097200902_NY_N124_publication-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/ryerson-university-student-learning-centre-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ryerson University Student Learning Centre<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/snohetta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sn\u00f8hetta<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufactured by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands\/guardian-glass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Guardian Glass<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed by Sn\u00f8hetta and Zeidler Partnership Architects, the Ryerson University Student Learning Center was inspired by historical gathering spaces such as the Stoas and Agoras in ancient Greece; conceived as a \u201clibrary without books,\u201d the design facilitates natural conditions for groups of students to interact and collaborate, as well as study independently. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inherent to the building&#8217;s functionality is its striking, energy-efficient fa\u00e7ade, which combines high-performance glass and ceramic digital printing. The building fa\u00e7ade features more than 1,000 panels of Guardian SunGuard SuperNeutral 68 in a triple-glazed assembly, which controls light, manages solar heat gain and contributes to the overall aesthetic goals of the design. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-44383 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/505ef208.jpg\" alt=\"Fritted Glass\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/505ef208.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/505ef208-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/505ef208-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/505ef208-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-44384 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bbabd65a.jpg\" alt=\"Fritted Glass\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bbabd65a.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bbabd65a-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bbabd65a-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bbabd65a-1024x696.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/hockessin-public-library-new-castle-county-de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Hockessin Public Library<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/ikon5-architects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ikon.5 Architects<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufactured by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/brands\/viracon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Viracon<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the expansion of the Hockessin Public Library, Ikon.5 Architects designed a floating glass pavilion that would meet the growing demands of the Delaware community. Since Ikon.5 Architects built the south-facing extension very close to a floodplain, the architects integrated cantilevers that would extend into densely vegetated area while avoiding direct contact with the ground itself. The structure harnesses aluminum and ceramic fritted glass enclosures, in order to shield intense sunlight. The patterning of the glass also abstractly recalls the hanging foliage and willow trees in the adjacent park. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-44398 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/new-design-museum-opening-cultural-architecture-john-pawson-south-kensington-london-uk_dezeen_hero-1704x959.jpg\" alt=\"Fritted Glass\" width=\"1704\" height=\"959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/new-design-museum-opening-cultural-architecture-john-pawson-south-kensington-london-uk_dezeen_hero-1704x959.jpg 1704w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/new-design-museum-opening-cultural-architecture-john-pawson-south-kensington-london-uk_dezeen_hero-1704x959-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/new-design-museum-opening-cultural-architecture-john-pawson-south-kensington-london-uk_dezeen_hero-1704x959-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/new-design-museum-opening-cultural-architecture-john-pawson-south-kensington-london-uk_dezeen_hero-1704x959-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1704px) 100vw, 1704px\" \/><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;The New Design Museum by OMA\/Allies and Morrison\/John Pawson&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:[null,0],&quot;12&quot;:0}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-44415 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/147939848059903_Design_Museum_photo_Luke_Hayes.jpg\" alt=\"Fritted Glass\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/147939848059903_Design_Museum_photo_Luke_Hayes.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/147939848059903_Design_Museum_photo_Luke_Hayes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/147939848059903_Design_Museum_photo_Luke_Hayes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/147939848059903_Design_Museum_photo_Luke_Hayes-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-44417 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/147939848271606_Design_Museum_photo_Nick_Guttridge-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fritted Glass\" width=\"1680\" height=\"868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/147939848271606_Design_Museum_photo_Nick_Guttridge-1.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/147939848271606_Design_Museum_photo_Nick_Guttridge-1-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/147939848271606_Design_Museum_photo_Nick_Guttridge-1-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/147939848271606_Design_Museum_photo_Nick_Guttridge-1-1024x529.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/the-design-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Design Museum<\/strong><\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/oma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OMA<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/allies-and-morrison\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allies and Morrison<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Manufactured by <strong>Martifier<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since 1962, RMJM\u2019s original building has existed on the southern edge of London\u2019s Holland Park; empty since 2002, the building was sufficiently dilapidated and a candidate for demolition until Chelsfield stepped in with an offer to restore the building in return for permission to build high-end apartments on the surrounding land. To adapt the structure into The Design Museum, OMA and collaborating architect Allies and Morrison retained its unique copper-clad hyperbolic roof while replicated the aquamarine exterior walls with blue-fritted high-performance glazing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-44395 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1418846935116ChrisOBrien_Lifehouse_HERO.jpg\" alt=\"Fritted Glass\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1418846935116ChrisOBrien_Lifehouse_HERO.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1418846935116ChrisOBrien_Lifehouse_HERO-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1418846935116ChrisOBrien_Lifehouse_HERO-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1418846935116ChrisOBrien_Lifehouse_HERO-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-44396 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1418846776361ChrisOBrien_Lifehouse_Facade.jpg\" alt=\"Fritted Glass\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1418846776361ChrisOBrien_Lifehouse_Facade.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1418846776361ChrisOBrien_Lifehouse_Facade-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1418846776361ChrisOBrien_Lifehouse_Facade-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1418846776361ChrisOBrien_Lifehouse_Facade-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1418846776361ChrisOBrien_Lifehouse_Facade-66x50.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/chris-obrien-lifehouse-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris O\u2019Brien Lifehouse<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/hdr-architecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HDR<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufactured by<\/span><b> Sapphire Aluminum Industries<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Chris O\u2019Brien Lifehouse by HDR \u2014 the first fully integrated comprehensive cancer center in Sydney \u2014 was driven by the notion of re-examining transparency within the clinical setting. By sheathing the exterior of the building in louvers, perforated metal panels and fritted glass, the design allows subtle glimpses into the building from the public domain. In addition, these carefully selected elements provide privacy to those receiving care and transform natural light into a dynamic interior design elements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-44407 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/63518448.jpg\" alt=\"Fritted Glass\" width=\"1680\" height=\"2472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/63518448.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/63518448-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/63518448-768x1130.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/63518448-696x1024.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-44409 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6cf453f6.jpg\" alt=\"Fritted Glass\" width=\"1680\" height=\"2453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6cf453f6.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6cf453f6-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6cf453f6-768x1121.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6cf453f6-701x1024.jpg 701w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-44408 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6aa2d334.jpg\" alt=\"Fritted Glass\" width=\"1680\" height=\"2570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6aa2d334.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6aa2d334-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6aa2d334-768x1175.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6aa2d334-669x1024.jpg 669w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;University Library Utrecht by Wiel Arets Architects&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:[null,0],&quot;12&quot;:0}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/university-library-utrecht\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>University Library Utrecht<\/strong><\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/wiel-arets-architects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wiel Arets Architects<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established in 1636, the Utrecht University Library is comprised of the library itself, an adjacent parking garage, a courtyard garden and a caf\u00e9. The most captivating feature of the structure is its fenestration, which is fritted with an abstracted image of fossilized papyrus. Importantly, the fritted glazing protects and increases the longevity of the library\u2019s open shelves of books, by softening the amount of daylight that permeates the interior. Altogether, the building facilitates both group and independent study, with 1,300 seats, 500 parking spaces, 560 workstations and an auditorium within its cavernous interior.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><p class=\"p1\"><i>The jury is deliberating... stay tuned for the winners of<\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/winners.architizer.com\/\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Architizer's A+Product Awards<\/i><\/span><\/a>!<i> Register for the <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.architizerproductawards.com\/a\/?utm_source=architizer&amp;utm_medium=blog\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>A+Product Awards Newsletter<\/i><\/span><\/a><i> to receive future program updates.<\/i><\/p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fritted glass solves many of the challenges associated with traditional glazing. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":44662,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"architizer_featured_type":"insert","architizer_featured_image":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,3],"tags":[],"architizer_project":[10303,10302,3794,10304,10305],"architizer_brand":[9069,9561],"architizer_firm":[10306,9525,10126,9380,9266,9302,10307],"architizer_product":[],"class_list":["post-44381","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-collections","category-inspiration","architizer_project-chris-obrien-lifehouse-1","architizer_project-hockessin-public-library","architizer_project-ryerson-university-student-learning-centre-1","architizer_project-the-design-museum","architizer_project-university-library-utrecht","architizer_brand-guardian-glass","architizer_brand-viracon","architizer_firm-allies-and-morrison","architizer_firm-gehry-partners","architizer_firm-hdr-architecture","architizer_firm-ikon5-architects","architizer_firm-oma","architizer_firm-snohetta","architizer_firm-wiel-arets-architects"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Beat the Heat: 5 Innovative Fa\u00e7ades Equipped With Fritted Glass - Architizer Journal<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Despite the widespread usage of glass, architects have also been criticized for its homogenous look across skylines and its failure to perform when it comes to building privacy and solar heat gain. 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