low-iron glass

The innovative low-iron glass is clearer, whiter and less greenish than that in traditional walls.

The finished product can be wrapped in plastic instead of being covered with a special grade of low-iron glass on a hard backing.

The facade also uses ultra-clear low-iron glass.

Low-iron glass reflects less incoming energy and retransmits less energy that was captured.

Designers say the building pays homage to the industrial history of the local area, including steel columns, pre-cast concrete panels and low-iron glass.

Whereas absorption can be reduced by using low-iron glass, reflection can only be reduced by an anti-reflective surface treatment.

Toughened glass is a common option, as is low-iron glass (better known as opti-white glass, which increases light and solar heat transmission.

Each pavilion is enclosed by low-iron glass façades and roofs that permit 500-foot long unobstructed view corridors from the street, through the building, and across the length of the garden.

This garden visually flows into the public areas through walls of impeccably clear low-iron glass and bronze-framed doors that telescope open to connect the breakfast area to a shady dining arbor complete with outdoor fireplace.

David Childs of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill worked in conjunction with glass artist and designer James Carpenter to create a design that uses ultra-clear, low-iron glass to provide reflectivity and light, with stainless-steel spandrels behind the glass to help reflect sunlight.