For my next idea i’m going to experiment on making the glass design to be frosted rather than it being clear
For my final design I will be using the inwards design but instead of the glass shelter being fully transparent I will be making it slightly frosted due to because to avoid direct sunlight to the eyes, as If I were to visit this site I would have wanted to look up at all the coloured glass shelter hence the reason to why I will be making it with frosted glass for people’s health and safety. Besides shelter are meant to block out the sun however in this case I want people to appreciate the sun and how it does wonders with glass and shadows.
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How Frosted Glass is Made
Frosted glass is made through a process which roughens and obscures the surface of the glass. Here at Sash Windows London Ltd, our frosted glass is produced through a technique known as sandblasting. This helps the glass get its rugged textured look. Frosted glass is aesthetically pleasing in any space and can add a sense of warmth and style to any décor.
Easy to Clean
For those of you who like to keep a clean home, you will be happy to know that frosted glass is especially easy to clean and keep clean. Glass does not rust or corrode and frosted glass can be easily wiped clean with a cloth. Another remarkable thing about cleaning frosted glass is that it does not streak easily due to its textured surface. All that is needed to keep the glass clean is an occasional wipe with a microfibre cloth and some cleaner. For more in-depth information regarding window cleaning, check out ‘How to Clean Windows Without Chemicals’
Allows in More Sunlight
What many people don’t realise is that frosted glass allows plenty of light into your home. Not only that but frosted glass is superior to normal glass in that it filters natural light, protecting your furnishings from harmful UV rays which could damage them over time. The addition of natural light in your home also reduces your dependence on artificial lights, thereby helping you save on your energy bill.
Frosted glass is ideal for use in commercial spaces as it allows for a productive environment, letting in natural light while providing a bright atmosphere in which employees feel awake and refreshed all day long.
Promotes Privacy
Frosted glass is most commonly used in bathrooms, commercial spaces and on front doors as it is well-known for promoting privacy. Frosted glass is the most favoured choice for people wishing for more privacy while not wanting to block out the light. Frosted glass allows you increased privacy while letting light filter into your home or office.
The most common reason our customers choose frosted glass is because it creates both a sense of privacy while retaining natural daylight transmittance. Frosted glass is ideal for visually blurring objects and people behind them into vague shapes and blended colours.
Energy Efficient
Just like all our windows here at Sash Windows London Ltd, our frosted glass is energy efficient. It may surprise you to know that frosted glass helps maintain an ideal indoor temperature as the sunlight is filtered through the glass during the day, avoiding the room getting t hot, while it blocks the cool during the winter. This allows you to conserve energy and save a significant amount every month on your energy bill.
Enhances Security
You probably didn’t know that frosted glass windows add an extra layer of protection to your home. Here at Sash Windows London Ltd, we make our frosted glass extra durable so that it is virtually impenetrable. Our frosted glass can also resist harsh weather, ideal for the severe English winter.
Improves the Living Space
Frosted glass is beautiful and adds a touch of elegance and style to any home or commercial space. Frosted glass can last for years and is wonderfully versatile, so you can be sure to find something to suit your needs. Beyond its functional benefits, frosted glass adds a strong decorative element to your windows and is a unique addition to any space.
3 TYPES OF FROSTED GLASS FOR YOUR REFERENCE
Frosted glass is produced by the sandblasting or acid etching of clear sheet glass. This creates a pitted surface on one side of the glass pane and has the effect of rendering the glass translucent by scattering the light which passes through, thus blurring images while still transmitting light.
- Frosted Glass can be divide into 3 types glass
1) Sandblasted Glass
Sandblast glass admits light while providing softening and vision control .Sandblast glass is made by spraying and at high velocities over the surface of the glass .This gives the glass a translucent surface ,which is usually rougher than that obtained by etching .During sandblasting ,only the areas that are to remain transparent are masked for protection .The depth and degree of the translucency of the sand-blasted finishing vary with the force and type of and used.
2) Satin Glass
Satin Glass is produced by the sandblasting or acid etching of clear sheet glass. It has the effect of rendering the glass translucent by scattering of light during transmission, thus blurring images while still transmitting light.
3) Acid Etched Glass
Acid etched glass is produced by acid etching the glass to form an obscure and smooth surface. This glass admits light while providing softening and vision control. It can be used in both residential and commercial settings e.g. doors, shower screens, furniture, wall paneling, etc. Now our innovated technology could make really nice feeling acid etched glass.
Frosted glass also can be tempered, laminated, painted etc. If you require frosted glass with pattern, kindly please send us your drawings or choose from our samples.
Frosted art glass is widely used in the door & partition wall for home décor, Decorative door, Window glass, Partition glass, Furniture glass, Shower room glass, Wall glass, Office etc.
Thickness: 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm, 19mm
Size(mm): 2440*1830mm or 2440*3660mm
The glass can be tempered & the size can be customized as well.
For our purposes, “etched” and “frosted” refer to the decorative and translucent glass in your shower. As mentioned in our earlier blog, frosted glass is a textured material that lets light enter the shower and offers privacy as well. The best thing about this type of glass is that it does not get fingerprints or smudges on it, unlike clear glass. Textured glass is easy to clean and adds an elegant beauty to your fancy glass shower enclosure.
Truth be told, etched and frosted glass are not that different style-wise. However, in terms of your design goal, they are very different.
While etching changes the appearance of the glass, frosting simply produces a frosted appearance to the etching on the glass. In both cases, the outcome is achieved with abrasive materials. The rough surface and translucent quality of frosted and etched glass is due to the removal of minute glass particles.
In a nutshell:
- Etching alters the glass surface for decorative purposes, usually artwork, a pattern, or lettering;
- Frosting, on the other hand, produces an opaque appearance that limits the amount of light that goes through and gives more privacy.
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What if the shelters are scattered, they’re not just layed out on the stairs
Make sure the shadows of the context are in the final renders (tress etc)
Benches?
Why is it only around the pond??
Fix the final colour of the pond
In conclusion I have decided I will be choosing the flat surfaces with the inward design, as I quite like it more than the curved surfaces and since the idea of my flat surfaces were inspired by lilypads. This is also because to cover more surfaces when the sun hits the glass meaning during the afternoon the shape and sizes of the shelters should project into the site, compared to if the surfaces were curved it won’t properly show the shape of the glass shelter.
I quite like the symmetrical shape of the site so therefore I wanted to keep it this way by making the courtyard all horizontal shapes (parallel lines)
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