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Managing Wind On A 100-Floor Building

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Post date February 12, 2020
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Up until the rapid increase in urbanisation, superstructures such as 100-floor+ buildings were a luxuriant sight. Today, fuelled by a dearth of land area and the demands imposed by multi-millionaires and billionaires for high-rise buildings that offer the experience of being “on top of the world,” 100-floor skyscrapers are commonplace structures. One can find super-tall, skinny buildings in almost every metropolitan city in the world. But designing such colossal edifices means overcoming several challenges of which wind load seems to be the most predominant.

Wind Resistance: A Vital Consideration in Constructing 100-Floor Super-Structures

Notwithstanding the demand for buildings with beanstalk proportions, a major architectural challenge in constructing such structures is that the taller a building, the more likely it is to sway at the top owing to high wind loads.

For instance, on a standard breezy day, a building that has 100 floors may sway a couple of inches at the top, according to consulting engineers Rowan Williams Davies and Irwin, but once each year can be experienced strong wind forces that travel 50 miles per hour and can move a superstructure with 100 floors about half a foot. But that’s not all, at least once every 50 years, winds with even greater velocities, around 100 miles per hour, are capable of making the tower deflect as much as even two feet!

Now, not only can such swaying movements prove to be a safety hazard, but they can also make the occupants of such superstructures woozy. This is especially a serious matter of consideration if the 100-floor building in question is a residential one. After all, not many people want to feel like they’re living on a giant pendulum!

As a result, architects and construction engineers include dampening and enveloping systems onto such superstructures that can act as shock absorbers and keep the occupants safe from the high velocity of wind forces that blow at such enormous heights – weight per square unit area of a building decreases with increasing height.

While designing buildings that have 100 floors and above, three kinds of wind load need to be taken into account – Uplift Wind Load or the upward pressure of the wind forces on horizontal structures such as the roof, Shear Wind Load or horizontal pressure on the walls and vertical structures, and Lateral Wind Load or horizontal wind pressure that can overturn the building by affecting its ballast.

Overcoming the Wind-Load Challenge with Glazed Glass Facades

One construction material that has gained popularity as the protective shield of 100-floor edifices has been glass. However, it is important to keep in mind that all glass structures and installations should be designed to offer a wind resistance of at least 0.5kN/m² (500 Pa). Glass glazing systems; triple-glazing systems to be precise are designed to withstand the forces of the wind.

Glass envelopes or glazed glass facades are strong enough to withstand some of the harshest weather elements, be it the sun’s heat, rain, or high-velocity winds. Moreover, since such glass facades do not rust or weather, environmental effects will not damage the aesthetics of huge structures such as 100-floor buildings.

The load-bearing capabilities of such glazed glass facades depend on various components – required thickness of the glass, framing members, and size of brackets – all of which will be dictated by the wind loads in the area. For this, advanced engineering methods such as wind tunnel testing and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) are used. These methods help in accurate prediction of the wind pressure – critical in designing complex 100-floor superstructures.

If the inter-story drifts are high owing to high wind and seismic loads, the façade systems may require customisation, such as wider vertical joints or stiffer façade profiles.

Let’s consider the example of two such 100+ floor superstructures optimised using glass facades for wind –resistance. The Port Baku Tower 2 is located in Azerbaijan, where each of the two towers measures 240m and 100m in height respectively. This super-huge shopping facility is constructed using complex facade geometry – a unitised curtain wall that is curved in the southern face of the building, creating a spectacular skylight over the entrance area. In total, 12 different façade typologies have been included for protection against wind forces. The bespoke façade designs had to be created owing to differential wind pressure in the podium area (4.0 kPa) and the main tower areas (-7.5 kPa). Accommodations for even inter-story drifts were made.

Wind-proofing 100-Floor Buildings with AIS

For providing a strong foundation for 100-floor superstructures, AIS provides a comprehensive range of glass facades solutions that are multi-functional – providing resistance against the sun’s extreme heat and harmful UV rays, rains, and high-velocity wind forces. They also provide optimal natural lighting and maintain ideal indoor temperatures throughout the year. Discover the benefits of in an architect’s guide to glass facade with AIS Glasxperts. So, what are you waiting for? Enveloping 100-floor buildings against the impact of high-velocity wind forces is easy with AIS ! Get in touch today and get an expert consultation.

5 Things You Should Know About Flat Glass

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Post date February 11, 2020
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Glass has undoubtedly secured its position in the world of architecture and interior designing, having no competitors to challenge its fluid aesthetic appeal and innovative functionalities. But, the supreme evolution of glass to as we know it today had its origins in a special type of glass, known as float, annealed, or even flat glass.

Invented in 1959, this glass is made using some of the most abundant raw materials found on the earth’s surface like silica sand, limestone, soda ash, dolomite, and glass cullet.

How Is Float Glass Made?

Float glass is made by melting the aforementioned items in a 1600°C preheated furnace and then pouring them onto a shallow bath of molten tin. This molten glass is allowed to cool on the tin by spreading itself out to form a flat surface. After cooling, the glass pane solidifies and flattens out evenly, which is why it is occasionally also called flat glass. Rollers run on top the glass’ surface to pull and stretch it out, in case a thinner finish is needed.

The cooling process is not as straightforward as it sounds. Molten glass is slowly brought down from the fierce temperature of 600°C to about 100°C. After the glass has cooled down, it is trimmed to remove any uneven or excess glass. These spare glass shavings are used as cullet for newer batches. The whole process is recyclable and highly sustainable, with almost nothing going to waste.

The process of cooling glass down in a controlled and monitored manner is called annealing. Annealing awards the glass pane higher density and a higher refractive index. Tinted float glass is manufactured by pouring colouring agents during the melting process. Iron, cobalt and selenium are used to make green, grey, bronze and blue tints.

Applications of Flat Glass

Flat glass or Annealed glass is commonly used for commercial as well as residential purposes. Let us look at its applications in detail –

Residential Real Estate

Flat glass is commonly used for small windows that do not need to withstand high temperatures or pressures. Float glass can shatter into sharp shards on impact, which is why it is mostly made to undergo heat strengthening, tempering, insulation, lamination, and other such processes to improve and increase its applications. An annealed glass pane that has further gone through a strengthening process has multifarious applications.

Commercial Glazing

Flat glass has become quite popular for constructing the exterior of commercial spaces. It gives the dwellers an impression of being outside, along with a sense of openness. All stories begin with float glass. This foundational glass pane goes through a heat toughening treatment before it is installed in office buildings, restaurants, retail outlets, display cases, etc.

Five Characteristics of Flat Glass

Since flat glass boasts superior clarity, it allows for a higher degree of light to pass through it. Using windows made of flat glass allows a healthy amount of natural light to permeate into your homes or offices and makes them bright and cheery.

Available in Several Tints

If you love glass but your home or office is in direct line of solar glare, fret not! Flat glass is available in several tints and shades, with an ability to produce a diverse range of translucencies. You can choose among bronze, grey, green, blue, etc. Tinted annealed glass allows a comfortable amount of natural light to shower through but acts as a solid barrier between you and the glare to keep you safe from ultraviolet (UV) rays as well infrared (IR) rays.

Easily Mouldable

Since this type of glass can be cut, drilled, polished and fileted after fabrication, it can be customised to precisely match your design sensibilities, before putting it through the irreversible processes of tempering or lamination.

Eco-friendly

The process of manufacturing flat glass leaves no waste and is environment-friendly. All the extra glass shards that get trimmed off go back in the furnace to be recycled. This makes the entire process sustainable.

Available in Multiple Thickness Options

Flat glass can be made to order in various dimensions and densities, which is awarding it with new and unique applications. For example, with modern advancements, manufacturers have now started producing ultra-thin float glass that has applications in televisions, computer, and mobile phone hardware.

Easy to Maintain

Flat glass does not collect a lot of dust or grime and stays placid for years on end. However, it is always a good idea to care for your door and window glass panels to ensure that they stay dust-free. Wipe your float glass windows once a week with a soft, damp cloth. Use a microfiber cloth for best results. You can also use soapy water to wipe any grime or debris off its surface. Make sure that you leave no soap residue on the panes towards the end of the cleaning process, as this will attract more dirt.

The Bottom Line

Looking for flat glass for your next project? Turn to AIS Glass for all your glass-related needs. We are a subsidiary of the leading glass manufacturer in India – Asahi India Glass Limited – and provide end-to-end glass-related services for over three decades. Rely on our team of professionally-trained technicians to help you select the right glass for your home or office.

So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with us today!

Managing Glare on a 99 Floor Building

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Post date February 9, 2020
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Ever since glass has gained ground as the principal construction material in the world of architecture and design, the sky has been the limit. A combination of undeniable aesthetic appeal and powerful functionality has enabled glass to enjoy a unique sort of supremacy.

The delicate, visual feel of transparency and water that glass exudes, makes it the building material of choice for optimum daylighting. As stated by Le Corbusier, “Architecture is the masterly, correct, and magnificent play of masses brought together in light,” this relationship between architecture and light continues to influence us today.

Daylighting: Finding the Right Balance

One of the prime design concerns of an architectural project is creating an atmosphere conducive to the inhabitants of a space, while maintaining its aesthetic value. A good part of this process involves lending a space the right degree of daylight. After all, as said by the famous architect, Louis Kahn, “A room is not a room without natural light.”

Any architect worth their salt understands the impact of adequate exposure to natural light on the productivity and overall well-being of a space’s inhabitants – residential or commercial. When it comes to sky-rise buildings with as many as 99 floors, the stakes are even higher.

Multi-faceted challenges await architects and interior designers involved in daylight autonomy design solutions out of which managing glare seems to be the trickiest to tackle. An overabundance of natural light can have detrimental effects on the building and its occupants; think sunburn, reduced visibility, and fading. The answer, as always, lies in moderation. An optimum degree of glare or a ‘balance of luminance’ on the 99^th floor is key to the occupants’ well-being. Given the reduced sensitivity of the human eye at high luminance, the range of luminance or glare must ideally remain between 150 to 200 cd/m².

Moreover, daylight autonomy metrics can only be improved through dynamic fenestration strategies since the conventional methods of tinting windows or installing overhangs will essentially block out natural light in the process of reducing glare. Designing enlarged windows, on the other hand, will defeat the purpose of optimal glare management.

This calls for a carefully crafted solution that fuses aesthetics with specialised functionality. There is a clear winner in many a designer’s books – smart glass.

Dealing with Glare: The Smart Way

Conventional glare control strategies centred on static glazing methods. However, the on-demand economy has brought with it the emergence of dynamic technologies such as the smart glass, whose opacity levels can be controlled with the switch of a button.

Simply put, smart glass, also known as switchable glass, dynamic glass, or electrochromic glass, is a type of processed glass manufactured using the Suspended Particle Device (SPD) technology. Designed especially for the purpose of building enveloping, smart glass is developed using a thin film laminate of rod-like nano-scale particles suspended in a liquid (polymer base), and subsequently placed between two panes of glass or attached to one layer.

When an electric current is passed through the glass pane(s), the liquid crystals align themselves in a straight line, allowing light to pass through (the glass becomes transparent). On blocking the passage of electric current, the liquid crystals become scattered, thus enhancing opacity levels. In this way, living or working in a sky-rise building, especially the 99^th floor is a whole lot easier with smart glass’s anti-glare properties.

Unmatched Comfort on Demand

The variable light transmission properties of smart glass bring a world of unmatchable benefits to the table that makes it an ideal pick for lofty buildings. A prominent advantage is the control over daylighting that it offers. You no longer need to deal with the woes of choosing one for the other (natural light or reduced glare). With smart glass, you can enjoy natural light without compromising on your vision by controlling its opacity levels through a remote. For 99-floor buildings that receive no dearth of natural light, smart glass paves the way towards moderation.

Besides being in control of your space’s ambience, smart glass gives you complete control over your privacy. For times when you must enjoy moments of solitude, simply switch off the electric current and enjoy unprecedented privacy. For times when you’re feeling more outdoorsy, go alfresco by switching the smart glass on and make the most of the sky-high view the 99^th floor has to offer.

What’s more, smart glass also tops the charts in terms of environmental sustainability. Its controllable heat-transmission properties regulate the internal temperature such that the need for mechanical heating or cooling and artificial lighting is significantly reduced, naturally leading to lower energy consumption and energy bills.

And most importantly, electrochromic glass is highly durable with no visible loss of efficiency found even following years of field testing. As a result, you can get rid of your worries regarding the maintenance of blinds or curtains. A one-time investment is all it takes to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of your spaces.

So, be it the famous Burj Khalifa, Shanghai tower, sky-rise apartments with 99 floors, hospitals, universities, corporate offices, or any other sky-scraping superstructure capable of making you crane your neck in awe, a switch to smart glass is a one-stop-solution to deal with the many challenges surrounding the maximisation of daylighting. Creating open, comfortable, and welcoming spaces that contribute to productivity, energy conservation, and overall well-being has never been this easy!

Choose AIS Swytchglas For Your 99-Floor Building

To beat the heat and light in style, embrace the revolutionary AIS Swytchglas – the key to managing glare on the 99^th floor! Our smart glass takes less than 10 microseconds to activate, blocks up to 50% of the light in its “Off” mode, works between temperatures from 0 degrees to 55 degrees Celsius, can last for a minimum of 20,000 cycles, and is available in a variety of colour tints.

With AIS Swytchglas, you get the freedom to control the amount of heat and light entering into your space, even if it’s the 99^th floor of a skyscraper simply by using a remote control.

You can install AIS Swytchglas in doors, partition walls, windows, skylights, facades, and a whole lot of other places. For managing glare, make the smart move today with AIS Glass! Get in touch for a consultation today and discover how our premium suite of solutions can serve your needs.

How Do You Manage Efficiency of Work With Day Light

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Post date February 7, 2020
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Form always follows function and never the other way around. This is the fundamental principle of design and architecture since time immemorial. The essence of this doctrine iterates that the function of a building should decide its composition. Recognising the true purpose behind any construction is the primary condition for its design. A physical place of work, therefore, should motivate an employee to feel productive, and the infrastructure of that place has a huge role to play in the psyche of an individual.

Productivity at Work Is Higher Under the Gleaming Sun

Countless studies have proven that humans have an unrelenting need to experience ample daylight routinely to stay productive. The reason behind this is our body’s circadian rhythm.

The human circadian rhythm is our body’s natural clock which makes us feel and do certain things during certain times of the day. There is a reason why most of us do not feel like going to work at night or sleeping during the day. There exists insurmountable evidence that daylight keeps the circadian rhythm in check. Messing up this rhythm pushes humans into feelings of depression, disruptive sleep patterns, lethargy, dysfunctionality, etc. Exposing your body to natural light during the day and darkness during the night ensures a healthy circadian rhythm which elevates functionality.

Therefore, efficiency at work is closely linked with daylight. Studies conducted by the Lighting Research Centre at the Rensselaer Institute in New York have concluded that employees in offices with little or no natural light spend lesser time on their work stations as compared to employees working in windowed offices with ample daylight. The positive impacts of natural light on productivity make a compelling case to incorporate daylight while designing buildings, both residential and commercial.

It can be comfortably said that daylight ensures efficiency and productivity by improving employee alertness, improving the indoor experience (employees find it more comfortable to sit on their desks for longer), and leading to feelings of higher positivity and energy.

How Do You Achieve Optimal Daylight Management in Offices?

You achieve it through the right kind of glass. It is as simple as that! Modern-day architects understand the need for gargantuan glass windows in offices, through which pure daylight can enter. Moreover, modern-day glass solutions come with energy-efficiency and optimal glare management features, ensuring that while optimum natural light enters into a space, it does not disrupt work by bringing in unnecessary heat and glare with it.

Factors to Consider While Choosing Glass for the Workplace

Be Wary of Energy Inefficiency

The standard glass absorbs a lot more heat compared to most materials. Therefore, it makes economic sense to choose a glass that does not absorb much heat and saves energy required to heat up or cool down an office building. Glass with high energy-efficiency clubbed with aesthetics will complete the utility spectrum for commercial buildings.

Define Your Visual Needs

Identify the window direction, the glare possible and the amount of privacy required. If you have an east-facing office overlooking the street, get a tinted double-glazed window glass. The tint is for added privacy. The double glazing is to increase the strength and reduce the solar potency and the subsequent glare which is the highest during the day. You can also opt for switchable or smart glass that offers you the freedom to control its opacity levels with a hand-held remote device. Moreover, you get the added benefit of having privacy on demand.

Adjust Artificial Lighting to Suit Daylighting, Not the Other Way Around

This is a no-brainer. If artificial lighting is required during the day along with the natural light, reduce the former’s potency. Bright artificial lighting during the day culls the efficacy of natural light that ushers in through ginormous glazed windows.

Consider Ultraviolet (UV) Protection

Sunlight that reaches us is made up of UV-A and UV-B rays. While glass filters out UV-B rays, the UV-A rays are deeper and get through the glass. This may cause skin damage and irritation. If your building’s direction eats up too much sunlight, then consider investing in glass solutions that offer UV protection.

Which Glass Works Best for Daylight Inclusion?

The solution is a high-performance and energy-efficient glass which allows for day light inclusion, but absorbs and reflects away UV rays and near-range infrared heat. A good example would be the Ecosense Exceed Solar Control Low-E glass manufactured by AIS Glass. This range provides a complete solution by keeping indoor spaces brighter and cooler while allowing a good amount of natural light to seep through.

Investing and procuring the best quality glass is critical for not just the design of your commercial complex, but also for the productivity of the employees working within that structure. The experts at AIS Glass understand this, which is why we are a leading player manufacturing high-performance, heat-reflective, energy-efficient glass solutions. The Ecosense Exceed Solar Control Low-E glass by AIS provides the perfect blend of energy efficiency and daylighting coupled with the benefits of visual and thermal comforts. Gift your employees the workspace they deserve with AIS Ecosense glass range.

Different Uses of Reflective Glass

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Post date February 5, 2020
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Reflective glass holds a significant place in the awe-inspiring universe of glass due to its superior aesthetics and stellar functionalities. It protects against solar glare, contributes to architectural aesthetics, and increases energy efficiency. The reflective glass reflects away a greater amount of heat as compared to ordinary float glass and is also less prone to thermal breakage.

Applications of Reflective Glass

Glass with reflective coatings has found several applications in architecture. These coatings have high reflectance, which provides UV and IR protection. Listed below are some of its applications for your reference. 

Exterior applications

Reflective glass is widely used in the exteriors of commercial façades, shopping malls, educational institutions, stand-alone storefronts, air traffic control towers, restaurants, hotel rooms, petrol bunk windows, and much more.

Benefits of Reflective Glass

As seen above, reflective glass is a versatile material with multiple applications. Its prime advantage is that it significantly reduces solar glare absorption, but that is not all. Listed below are a few key benefits of installing reflective glass at your home or office.

Optical comfort

Coated reflective glass undoubtedly provides a more soothing atmosphere inside an office space by reducing the harsh solar glare. It is designed specifically for optimal sunlight infiltration. The tint or hue further eliminates the need to install blinds or window shutters inside a room, which means you get an enhanced sense of space. Reflective glass manufactured with a Low-E coating increases optical comfort and makes the building more energy-efficient. Energy efficiency makes a structure more sustainable, reduces energy bills, provides enhanced thermal comfort, reduces the need for artificial lighting, and much more.

Varied colour choices

Reflective glass is available in various shades, such as bronze, silver, dark grey, green, dark blue, etc. You can choose a shade that best aligns with the colour of your structure’s framing, panelling, stonework, etc. Reflective glass panes also significantly reduce HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning unit) costs and enhance their lifespan.

Ensures Privacy

A certain type of thin metallic coating on the glass’s surface can also provide it with a one-way mirror effect, rendering it opaque for people standing on the outside looking in. This gives people on the inside of the glass structure privacy while letting them take advantage of the panoramic views of their external surroundings. People and vehicles on the outside can only see a reflection of themselves on the surface of such buildings.

Summer comfort

Reflective surfaces cut back on the solar glare and scorching heat but allow for tonnes of natural light to pass through, enhancing overall thermal comfort inside a building. This makes dwelling behind reflective glass very comfortable, especially during the sweltering summer months. If you work or live inside a structure that is in the direct line of solar glare, reflective glass is the perfect solution for you.

Unsung health benefits

The hues on the reflective glass are not just for show. The coating protects the interiors of your building from absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) rays. This is not only beneficial for you but also for your furnishings, like upholstery, carpets, rugs, etc. Exposure to harsh sunlight can cause these furnishings to fade quickly.

The Bottom Line

Looking to get reflective glass panes installed? Turn to AIS for all your glass-related woes. We offer high-quality reflective glass in several colours, sizes, and thicknesses. AIS has been one of the leading reflective glass manufacturers in India for over 30 decades. We provide end-to-end services with a quick turnaround time. Log on to our website or give us a call to get a customised quote today!

Frequently Asked Questions on Annealed Glass

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Post date February 5, 2020
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Modern-day glass innovations have left many with a sense of awe and wonder. After all, glass’ multitudinous abilities are the reason for it being revered as the choicest building material in many an architect’s and interior designer’s books. But, wouldn’t it be a delight to know the genesis of it all? Where did it all begin? Well, with the process of annealing! Annealed glass is the foundation on which all contemporary glass innovations rest. So, let’s find out about this wondrous glass in detail.

The Process of Annealing: A Wonder in Itself

One of the unique features of glass is how it behaves with temperature variation. When exposed to heat, it expands, and when exposed to cold, it contracts. Exposure to differential temperatures creates stress between the outer and inner layers of glass. The difference in stress levels within the glass pane can lead to breakage at room temperature. This is why it is imperative to cool glass down in a controlled manner and according to a predetermined temperature gradient. Doing this allows the interior as well as the exterior surface to cool off uniformly without breaking. The process where glass is made to cool in a controlled manner to relieve stress is called annealing.

What Is Annealed Glass?

Also known as float glass or plate glass, annealed glass is the glass that results from the process of annealing. For most glass panes, the annealing temperatures fall between 454°C to 482°C. Once the annealing process is complete and the glass has cooled down systematically, it can be drilled, cut, filleted and polished without the fear of it shattering. In a nutshell, annealed glass is the base to all modern-day innovative glass solutions.

Multifarious Applications: Journey of Annealed Glass

Annealed glass is commonly used in small-size windows that do not need to withstand high temperatures or pressures. Since this type of glass is easy to mould, it can also be used as a transparent glazing material for the building envelope, like external walls. This type of glass tends to shatter on impact which is why it is mostly made to undergo further processing like heat-strengthening, chemical tempering, lamination, back painting, etc., to improve its applications. As a result, annealed glass can be made stronger and more durable, decorative and aesthetically more appealing, energy-efficient, noise-resistant, opaque in appearance, and so on.

Annealed Glass: From Crystal-Clear Clarity to Much More

Since annealed glass intrinsically has high-clarity, it allows for a higher degree of light to pass through it. Using windows made of annealed glass allows a healthy amount of natural light to permeate into your homes and makes them bright and comfortable. Alternatively, if you like natural light, but not too much of it, annealed glass also comes in several tints, with an ability to produce a diverse range of opacities. Since this glass can be cut, drilled and polished easily, fabricators often customise it as per the final requirements before putting it through the final process of tempering or laminating. Annealed glass is manufactured in an eco-friendly manner. This makes it sustainable and environment-friendly.

Difference between Annealed Glass and Toughened Glass

Annealed glass is at the base of every type of further glass processing. For instance, it is put through the process of tempering through which toughened safety glass is manufactured. Tempering does not alter the shape or size of the pre-cut annealed pane, it simply makes it at least four to five times stronger than its counterpart. When annealed glass breaks on impact, it may shatter but heat-tempered glass does not shatter easily. It also does not smash into pieces if the impact is strong enough to break it. Tempered glass shatters into blunt, pebble-like pieces that do not fall to the floor easily.

How Do I Install Annealed Glass?

You don’t! You call a trained technician who works with a reputed glass manufacturer and get it professionally-installed. Since annealed glass is not tempered, it can shatter into relatively sharper pieces if not handled with care. Getting annealed glass installed in your new home or getting an old annealed window pane replaced is a task that needs expert equipment and hands. Purchase annealed panes from a trusted brand that has been in this industry for several years.

The Bottom Line

Annealed or Float glass has several applications, both in residential properties as well as commercial enclaves, especially once it is toughened and laminated. With modern advancements in glass fabrication, product variants such as ultra-thin annealed glass are finding applications in electronics technology, such as computer and mobile phone screens, and new-age televisions.

Looking for annealed or any other type of glass for your next project? Reach out to AIS Glass for all your glass-related woes and needs. Our Clear Float Glass comes with a precise surface flatness that ensures 100% distortion-free vision. As a result, both true and reflected images appear very bright with crystal-clear clarity. Moreover, all processing techniques such as insulating, laminating, glazing, thermal toughening, enamelling, silk-screen printing, sandblasting, acid-etching, and bending can be easily carried out on AIS Clear Float Glass. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with us today!

5 Soundproofing Tips to Block Street Noise

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Post date February 3, 2020
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It is no secret that our cities have gotten painfully noisy over the last decade? This problem is not limited to peak office hours anymore. The sound of construction and traffic is a constant cacophony throughout the day and sometimes even at night.

Street noise creates stress and fatigue. Your home should be a place where you can wash off the day’s troubles and unwind in peace. If you live in a cacophonous neighbourhood with no recourse, then soundproofing your windows and doors is the ultimate solution to your noise-related woes. The same goes for office settings. Noise pollution thwarts productivity. Imagine getting a task done with horns blaring right outside your office window.

A wall is a solid, sealed structure that does not allow for sound to seep inside. It is the windows and doors that act as the main source of noise leakage. A window and door is essentially a hole in the wall allowing sound to drain in or out. In modern architecture, a lot of stress is being laid on replacing long solid walls with a large number of glass windows and doors. Increased fenestration requirements have opened up spaces and ushered in more natural light, but this has also increased the potential of noise seeping inside our dwellings.

5 Ways to Block Street Noise

A significant reduction in sound can simply be achieved by taking care of the main sources leaking noise inside – doors and more importantly windows. It is impossible to control your external surroundings, but here are some nifty tips that can help you reduce street noise.

Install Soundproof Windows

Sound proof glass windows are specially designed to reduce noise caused due to street commotion by up to 42 decibels. This feat is possible due to double glazing. Two layers of laminated glass are fitted inside a single frame that traps external noise between them. Double-glazed acoustic windows absorb noise and ensure that it does not reverberate inside a room. For example, windows made from AIS Acoustic glass have exceptional sound absorption properties. They can kill street noise by up to 90%, which is 60% more than an ordinary 5mm glass window.

The Science behind Soundproof Windows

These windows must create a barrier between the noise and your ear to reduce sound. This barrier has to be strong enough to fragment and capture sound waves. Walls, doors and windows, all act as a barrier that catches sound all day. To increase a window’s ability to absorb noise, a manufacturer has to do three critical things – add more mass to a glass pane by cutting it thicker, increase the space between two glass panes to add more area for sound waves to get trapped, use a glass-plastic-glass specialised sandwich pane.

Double-paned sound proof glass along with airtight framework is the best at blocking sound. This is by far the most effective solution for curbing street noise. Apart from blocking noise, sound proof glass also increases thermal comfort, is easy to install and maintain, provides UV protection, and reduces the amount of dust entering inside your home or office.

Seal Sound Leaks

Look over your walls closely for cracks or gaps, especially near the window frames. Even the tiniest of gaps make a room susceptible to external noise leaking in. Once you have located cracks or gaps, get a professional to look them over. The professional may suggest replacing your window(s) with sound proof glass if they have become too old and are adversely affecting the structural strength of your walls, causing cracks and gaps. Otherwise, get these gaps sealed with noise-blocking caulk or sealant.

Reinforce With Soundproof Curtains

If you live in a particularly noisy neighbourhood, you may need to go a step further after installing sound proof glass windows. Once the installation process has been completed, lace the windows with sound blocking curtains, which are specifically designed to cull street noise. Remember that these curtains work best only when installed with the support of soundproof windows. Installing thick soundproof curtains as a stand-alone item will prove to be a waste of money.

Build Natural Barriers

Do you know that plants and shrubs can fragment sound waves and are good noise barriers? If you live in a house on the ground floor, with a small lawn or a footpath right outside, plant a line of tall shrubs. Not only will this help the environment and enhance the overall beauty of your home, but it will also significantly cull street noise.

Reinforce Your Doors

A lot of noise tends to sneak into your homes through doors. For instance, if you live by the highway, consider installing a solidly sealed wooden glass door. Both wood and glass are excellent materials for absorbing sound. Wooden glass doors also provide a sense of openness and usher in a great deal of natural light.

Final Thoughts

Looking to improve acoustics and reduce street noise pouring inside your home or workplace? Turn to AIS Glass and counter this problem permanently. Our sound proof glass windows come laminated, featuring a PVB interlayer layer that has exceptional sound absorption qualities. Our sound proof glass windows can reduce external noise by up to 40%.

So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with us today!

Back Painted Glass: The Easiest Way to Create A Luxurious Effect

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Post date February 3, 2020
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Imagine a silky-smooth wall with a flawless finish and colour, providing a luxe-like vibe to your room. Luxury is all about the right juxtaposition of traditional and modern to create a look that is sleek and current, but not sterile by any means. A pop of colour can be that little touch required to make any space cutting-edge and inviting. And when coupled with the glossy finish of glass, the outcome is more splendid. Back painted glass is a member of the glass family, which though popular for decoration, is a kind where form serves a function.

This type of glass has diverse applications, and it can be used in literally any and every room of your home or office. Be it the kitchen, bathroom, study, drawing, or dining room at your home or conference hall, cabins, or cubicles in your office; this type of glass provides elegance wherever it is installed.

What Is Back Painted Glass?

Also known as lacquered glass, back painted glass is exactly what it sounds like – glass that has been painted from one side. This leads to the glass becoming opaque from the other side. Lacquered glass is rapidly gaining popularity due to its aesthetic prowess and has found applications in commercial complexes, residential properties, and entertainment venues. Glass has always added a certain “Je ne sai quois” or X-factor to the interiors and exteriors of buildings. Back painted glass cranks this X-factor up a notch. Distempering can never give your wall the same flawless finish as lacquered glass can.

The Science behind Lacquered Glass

A pre-cut sheet of glass is first cleaned thoroughly to ensure that no dry or wet debris is lingering on the surface. Debris left uncleaned will get embedded on the glass surface and will lead to a substandard product finish. After this, masking tape is laced throughout the front edges of the slab to ensure that it does not get coated with paint. The glass pane is then laid flat on a surface and paint is applied to the open side, usually in multiple coats. Many a time, the glass can be transferred to a large oven, which will bake the wet paint, ensuring good adhesion. Back painted glass can be cut and polished in case the size and dimensions need to be altered following its manufacture.

Lacquered Glass: Where Form Serves Function

If you are looking to amplify the spatial aesthetics of your home or office, then back painted glass is your ideal pick. There are several benefits to getting this type of glass installed, and they are all not related to aesthetics alone. Keep reading to find out how lacquered glass can complete the spectrum of design, safety, and durability.

Spectacular Chromatic Assortment

Gone are the days when glass was considered useful only because of its transparency and could be used only for doors, windows, and partitions. Glass applications today have quadrupled, and back painted glass is one of the reasons why. There is a vast variety of colours and patterns available in this type. You will be spoiled for choice. There is a back painted glass colour for every personality and every mood. Select from a range of striking colours or pastels, depending on your desire and the purpose of your space.

Superior Durability with Low-Maintenance

The finish on the back painted glass lasts a lifetime as opposed to painted or textured walls. Since the paint is behind a sturdy surface of glass, it never comes into direct contact with heat, humidity, or moisture. This preserves the look and finish of the coloured glass wall, thus making it completely maintenance-free. You can also drill a hole into it to hang photo frames. Back painted glass does not allow much grime or dirt to settle on its surface and is also very easy to wipe clean. The multiple coatings of paint make this glass very strong and durable. It does not crack, chip, or dent and can withstand external pressure.

Heat and Humidity-Resistant

Back painted glass has fantastic applications in kitchens and bathrooms since it has a great capacity to endure heat and humidity. Be it hot oil spills from pans or hot water from showers, lacquered glass will happily sustain such spill-overs while giving your rooms a gorgeous sense of style and chicness. If you want a sense of luxury in your bathroom or kitchen, clad your plain, dull-looking walls, basins, slabs, backsplash, kitchen island, and cabinets with back painted glass.

The Bottom Line

Whatever your spatial goals may be for your home or office, back painted glass will easily fit into them. Given the range of designs, you will certainly find a colour that matches your sensibilities.

Get back painted glass installed by AIS. Our spectacular range of AIS Décor will make you spoilt for choice. From soothing, earthy tones of Earthy Brown and Terracotta to bright and bold shades of Autumn Orange, Chrome Yellow, and Venetian Red to royal metallic tones of Sterling Silver and Sparkling Mystic Gold, AIS Décor is available in them all. Rely on our team of professionally-trained technicians to use top-of-the-line tools to fulfil all your glass requirements. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with us today!

Choosing the Right Back Painted Glass for Your Kitchen

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Post date February 2, 2020
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Those homes are the best where the kitchen is loved well. After all, the heart of the home must have the heart of its residents. One way of expressing your love for your kitchen is giving it a makeover – one that reflects the delectability of the mouth-watering dishes that adorn its counter-tops.

And when it comes to revamping your kitchen, no other architectural material offers a more perfect blend of modernism and elegance as glass. After all, as they say, absolute perfection cannot be improved! Incorporation of glass into a space instantly adds a touch of sophistication, the likes of which remain unchallenged to this day. No wonder glass has become the most beloved material among architects and homeowners alike.

Moreover, modern-day glass solutions have overcome the standard fluid visual appeal that is inherent to glass. Ordinary glass has evolved from its humble origins to include all types of colourful shades that are capable of sprucing up any space from drab to fab. One such glass solution is the lacquered glass – made by back painting one surface of float glass with a solid coating of lacquer and then oven-curing to lock in its unique features of opacity and coloured appearance.

Benefits of Lacquered Glass

Durable

If you are worried that by opting for lacquered glass, you will be compromising on quality for aesthetics, then you can breathe a sigh of relief. Lacquered glass is more than just its flawless finish on the surface. The lacquer applied at the back of the glass protects it from damage and ensures its durability. The long-lasting nature of the solution used and the toughness of the glass make sure that your lacquered glass looks as good as new even after years of usage.

Easy to Modify and Model

Lacquered glass gives you a lot of flexibility to experiment with. It can easily be cut, drilled, and edge-finished. You can also get it polished as per your needs.

Resistant to Moisture and Heat

What makes lacquered glass a great addition to your home is its exceptional ability to withstand temperatures of up to 80-degrees Celsius, making it an excellent option for highly humid areas such as your kitchen. Along with this, lacquered glass blocks out harmful UV rays, thereby staying immune from discolouration.

Easy to Maintain and Clean

Lacquered glass is very easy to maintain. All it requires is a wipe down. It also doesn’t trap germs or bacteria, ensuring that your kitchen is hygienic and clean.

Increases Visual Appeal

Available in a wide variety of colours, the installation of lacquered glass in your home can breathe new life into its interiors, given the vibrant shades of the glass and its highly glossy finish.

Uses of Lacquered Glass in Kitchen

For the space that brings friends and family together through sumptuous meals, the high-end, trendy look of lacquered glass is all that is needed to give that ‘x’ factor. Here are some ways that you can use lacquered glass to stylise and innovate your kitchen –

Backsplash

Lacquered glass works great as kitchen backsplash. After all, a dull backsplash makes for a very uninspiring kitchen – a space where cooking up delectable victuals becomes a challenge. Installing lacquered glass as a backsplash allows you to add colours to your kitchen. Moreover, they are stain-resistant and also make for easier clean-ups, unlike their traditional counterparts – kitchen tiles.

Kitchen Cabinets

If you want to give your kitchen a sleek and modern appearance then installing lacquered glass cabinets is the perfect option. As lacquered glass is easy to clean and does not trap germs, lacquered glass cabinets can make your kitchen look more high-end and contemporary than their traditional counterparts.

Wall-Panelling

Creating wall panels with colourful lacquered glass panels adds a creative look to your kitchen wall. Not only do they enhance your kitchen’s look, but they also eliminate the hassle of getting your kitchen walls repainted year after year.

Countertops

You can also use lacquered glass on kitchen countertops or kitchen island tops to increase the visual appeal of your kitchen. The scratch-resistance, low-maintenance properties of lacquered glass are handy features that allow you to bake your heart out without fearing any mess!

Magnetic Boards

Have a tough time keeping track of your day’s to-dos and organising your grandma’s recipes? Why opt for a lacquered glass magnetic board on which you can easily and readily note down your daily to-do list. Moreover, the board hanging right in front of the gas-top serves as a handy means to look up the recipe for the day!

Looking for top-of-the-line, aesthetically appealing lacquered glass solutions? Look no further than AIS Glass – a full-service offering of India’s largest integrated glass manufacturer – Asahi India Glass Limited. We offer lacquered glass in a myriad of shades ranging from bold and bright tones to calm pastel ones, even royal metallic shades. Be done with your kitchen’s bland interiors and grant it newfound life with the colourful world of lacquered glass! Our team of experts will provide you 360-degree support, right from the initial stage of product selection up until installation and even after-sales guidance.

So, what are you waiting for? Revive your kitchen today! Get in touch with us.

An Architect’s Guide to Glass Façade

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Post date February 1, 2020
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Skyscrapers in modern cities, whether residential or commercial, tend to glamorize themselves by way of the owner’s stylistic choices. Today, one of the most preferred ways to instantly enhance the style quotient of a tall building is a glass façade. Apart from lending a contemporary yet open look to a modern-day building, glass façades also offer sound and heat-insulation, making them a favourite of architects. Bespoke cladding, challenging geometrical designs, and striking outlooks of glass facades ensure protection against irregular winds and seismic conditions as well. As an architect, you might be loosely familiar with the basics of a façade. To enrich you more, here is a valuable guide about the intricacies of glass facades.

Types of Glass Facades

Curtain Wall

Curtain walls are non-load bearing curtain-like structures attached to the floor of the building in which the façade is to be incorporated. Such facades have to support only their weight and not the dead load weight imposed by the building. Connections exist between the curtain wall and the building’s columns and floors so that the weight of the wind can be transferred from the façade. These types of facades are both aesthetically pleasing and exceedingly functional, providing resistance to wind and water infiltration. Resistance to seismic forces and a thermal barrier is also provided by such glass facades.

Curtain walls can be customised according to the need of the building and the design choice of the client. It can take the form of many interesting patterns and styles.

Storefront Wall

This is another non-load bearing façade type designed primarily for ground floors. It spans between the ground and the roof of the building above it and offers optimal thermal and sound insulation when constructed using specialised glasses. It is a cost-effective option and can be customised according to the client’s desires.

Framing Systems

Stick Systems

Vertical support mullions form the frames for these types of glass facades. These extrusions are usually entirely constructed away from the site of installation. Later, the mullions are taken to the location of construction and glass panels are fit into them. Typically, the vertical extrusions are also supported by horizontal frames, which in turn, make the glass-framed from all sides.

Usually, the mullions used in the stick systems are made using materials like aluminium, steel, concrete, or wood. Depending on the stylistic choice, any of these materials can be used. Structured silicone, toggle-locked, bolted, or pressure-capped stick systems are installed in mid-rise or low-rise buildings because of their high costs.

Unitized System

As the name suggests, such glass facades are usually made in the factory and then carried to the site of installation. This essentially means that unitized systems come ready to be installed at the building. The continuous system can span multiple floors in tall buildings. Vents and windows can also be installed in unitized-framed facades. Since the entire framing system is constructed in a factory with controlled climatic conditions, features like moisture and air-resistance can easily be incorporated into them. Mobile street cranes, tower cranes, or monorails are usually used to carry the completed systems to the site.

Semi-Unitized Systems

Semi-unitized systems consist of the best of both stick systems and unitized systems. Glass facades of this type are encased in a stick made metal cassettes. The glass is in-filled in the cassettes at the factory. The individual cassettes are later carried to the site of construction and are assembled with other cassettes on-site. The bonding of one metal case with another happens with gaskets, making the assembly and installation both fast and safe. These types of systems require the application of structural silicone during the installation process.

Building Performance

The purpose behind the installation of glass facades is not merely their aesthetic value. Glass facades can add other features to the building.

Regulated Energy Consumption

To make a building more energy-efficient, the kind of glass used for a façade should be selected carefully. Energy-efficient glass made by AIS Glass is a good choice. While providing optimal insulation, energy-efficient glass also maximises the amount of light entering the building. Building-integrated photovoltaic can also be used to preserve energy.

Acoustics

High-quality acoustic glass can be used in construction where a quiet environment is desired. Sound Transmission Class and Outdoor Indoor transmission class indices can be used to evaluate the acoustic performance of buildings with glass facades.

Security

While getting glass facades, security is often the primary concern. The best way to ensure safety is using toughened glass like AIS Stronglas or similar solutions with multipoint locking systems. Additional security measures can also be taken in framing or installation.

At AIS Glass, we manufacture high-quality glasses meant to create contemporary, stylish, and pragmatic facades for modern buildings. We have all kinds of glass solutions available and can customise different glass types according to your needs. Contact us today to enjoy a wide range of interior and exterior glass solutions!

Glass Inspired Architectural Marvels of the Decade

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Post date January 30, 2020
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People all across the globe have had a long-standing love affair with glass as a material for all types of dwellings. Architects around the world are enamoured with its beauty, versatility and unique technical capabilities. The way glass reflects light is genuinely mesmerising. The way it creates an expansive sense of space is unachievable with any other material. No wonder designers and architects around the world wax lyrical about the exquisite and fluidic properties of glass. They are gaga about the panache and class it adds to any type of dwelling.

Earlier, glass was mostly used for windows, doors and partitions, but in the last decade or so, its utility has been taken to a whole new level. Several buildings across the world have popped up with a glass exterior, and they shimmer and stand out like no other. Let us look at a few glass-inspired marvels of the decade around the world.

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai

Who does not know of this iconic building in Dubai? It is, after all, the highest manmade structure in the world. Standing tall at 2,716.5 feet, the Burj Khalifa’s façade boasts an impeccable combination of glass, aluminium and silicone. Special consideration was given to minimise heat transmission for energy conservation. More than 24,000 cladding panels were used over a whopping curtain wall area of 132,000 meters to achieve energy-efficiency. The glass on the exterior facade includes high-performance reflective glazing. The Khalifa comprises of multitudes of silicone sealants, structural adhesives, aluminium mullions etc.

The Shard in London

The Shard in London is quite literally a shard of glass near the London Bridge. It is a commercial tower made from glass, reinforced concrete and steel. The tower uses a bright blue, highly reflective laminated glass to reflect excessive heat. The shard reflects the sky, clouds and the sun of the city of London beautifully. On a sunny day, the building shimmers unabashedly much like a shard of glass.

This 94-storey high glass shard was designed by the Italian architect, Renzo Piano and was unveiled for the public in 2013. The Shard is a neo-futuristic piece of a fluidic skyscraper that poses as a wonder to all who visit this timeless city. It also has a 53-meter-deep foundation that provides it with unwavering support.

The Shanghai Tower in China

The world’s second-highest structure also houses the world’s highest observation deck. The Shanghai tower is a flag bearer of modern-day architecture. The tower’s core is made up of 30 square meters worth of concrete. This base supports an outer structure made of laminated glass. This transparent façade looks glorious and also provides unique structural sensibilities to the tower. This glassy skyscraper utilises two layers of highly-reflective glass panels to lower heat absorption and provide extra strength to withstand the harsh wind loads that the building must endure at such a height.

This tower breaks several architectural records around the world, but all of it pales in comparison to the fact that the Shanghai Tower saved 58,000 million dollars in material cost due to its ingenious design. Gensler, the architectural mastermind behind this tower conducted wind tunnel tests to refine the tower’s form, thereby reducing the wind load by 24%.

The Dubai Mall in Dubai

Meet the second largest mall in the world. This gargantuan enclave is equivalent in size to more than 50 football fields! Unfathomable, isn’t it? This mall has a total internal floor area of 5.9 million square feet. Imagine this complex as a tiny town structure with streets and water parks having 80 million shoppers visit its premises annually. The interior, as well as the exterior, has been beautifully constructed with a myriad of materials with glass and steel being the majoritarian contributors. The use of polished and reinforced fibreglass panels clads the interiors, storefronts, stairs, doors and windows of this magnificent structure. The grandeur of the Dubai Mall is well worth witnessing.

Concluding Thoughts

The list of architectural marvels that champion glass is endless. The last decade saw countless skyscrapers that used glass beautifully in tandem with other materials. Innovative uses of glass are not only seen in commercial skyscrapers but also residential dwellings. It is light, affordable, fluidic and available for all types of constructional aspirations.

AIS Glass offers stunning varieties of this material for all your needs. Be it your desire to remodel your home or office premises; our experts provide superior quality glass solutions for both interiors and exteriors. Get all your needs met, both for aesthetics and functionality with AIS Glass glass solutions! Contact us today.

Emerging Glass Solutions Used in Architecture

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Post date January 25, 2020
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Glass no more exists to provide transparency alone. You can also use it to diffuse light by purchasing a variant that is translucent or tinted. Secondly, that glass is weak and shatters on contact is now a myth. Of course, glass is not as strong as concrete or steel, but modern innovations have provided it with a substantial amount of strength, which was not the case before. There are many emerging variants of this material that can be used in renovating or constructing properties. Our list here can act as your starter kit for understanding the multifaceted nature of this stellar material.

If you are planning to reinvent your home or office and want to add a sense of openness to that space, then glass is the right material for you! A tonne of spatial innovation is possible if you know which type of glass does what and where it can be used best.

Switchable/Smart Glass

This elegant material just got more attractive! Smart glass uses modern-day technology to switch from opaque to transparent or vice versa. This type of glass can alternate the light transmitting through it by passing an electric current through it. While manufacturing smart glass, a film of liquid crystals in introduced to the pane which is sensitive to electrical current. With just the push of a button, this glass turns transparent.

The applications of such a product are manifold. It’s predominantly used for creating privacy and can be utilised in making partitions and/or windows at offices, hospitals and houses. It also works as electronic curtains providing privacy when needed.

High Performance Glass

This awe-inspiring variant is what gives modern-day glass skyscrapers their visual appeal. But that is not all; this variant is exceptional at sun control and reflects away a considerable amount of heat. Highly-reflective glass has a unique metallic coating on it which cuts off solar heat. This coating also provides a slight mirror-like effect on the glass’ surface. Ever wondered why the sky reflects so clearly on these gorgeous glass offices? It is because of this coating on the surface of ordinary glass, making it highly reflective.

Since this variant does not absorb much heat, it makes any structure very energy-efficient. This glass has maximum applications in office complexes. Employees working inside these structures get a beautiful view of their external surroundings along with ample daylight, but the people outside are unable to look inside.

Back Painted Glass

Imagine a coloured wall made of glass. Back-painted glass is available in countless colours. This type of glass has a silky and fluidic appeal to it. Back painted glass manufactured by coating one side with high-quality paints followed by an oven-curing process to lock in its unique features. Apart from the ornamental benefits, this coating also provides a great deal of strength to the glass, making it very durable and long-lasting. This type of glass requires zero-maintenance and is excellent for dealing with wet and humid surroundings. Back Painted glass has fantastic applications in turning your bathroom and kitchen into nothing less than a work of art. Use it to build bathroom walls, shower stalls, kitchen drawers or cabinets and rest assured that this variant won’t let you down.

Frosted or Acid-Etched Glass

This is a beneficial variant that allows for pristine light diffusion, thus, amplifying the elegance of any room it’s used in. Frosted glass is manufactured by taking a transparent sheet of glass and purposely blasting it with sand or by using acid for etching on it. The surface of this variant is not clear but rather translucent which allows for light to smoothly diffuse around it. The light scatters on this surface which obscures visibility.

This type of glass is mostly used in skylights, bedroom doors, office cabins and bathrooms. Talking further about skylights; solar rays can usher in aggressively during the morning time. The frosted glass used in skylight windows turns the harsh solar rays into gentle diffused ones.

Toughened Glass

This is a type of safety glass manufactured via a process in which standard glass is toughened through chemical or thermal tempering. It is desired mainly because of its durability, impact-resistance and safety. Even on rare occasions when toughened glass succumbs to an external impact, it does not shatter into sharp shards unlike standard glass but into small, blunt, pebble-like pieces incapable of causing injuries. This variant can be used on the ceiling-to-floor French windows or tall balcony doors. It also has wide applications in exhibition areas and window displays.

Contemporary glass skyscrapers have overwhelmed onlookers. Various high-profile residential dwellings, for instance, the renowned Ambani home called ‘Antilia’, have learned to harness this material at its very best. Invest in this great material by visiting AIS Glass today! We are leading India’s glass innovation by manufacturing glass solutions that cater to all aesthetic and functional needs. Step into the world of AIS Glass and step out with innovative solutions for all your glass-related needs! Get in touch today.

Lacquered Glass for Kitchen of Your Dreams

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Post date January 25, 2020
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“One cannot think well, love well, and sleep well, if one has not dined well.” And the one space where all the magic takes place in any home is the beloved kitchen. But, to whip up your signature dishes with ease, the design of your kitchen should be clever. Meaning, the architectural language of your home and the function of your kitchen must dictate its design. After all, it’s not just about cooking up a favourite cuisine!

The Heart of Every Home

Home is where the heart is, especially homes where kitchens are celebrated. The kitchen is considered to be the most important room in every home by designers and homeowners alike and rightfully so. After all, it is the one space where most people begin their day and likely even end it. It is not just a space to prepare delectable victuals but also a corner for family and friends to socialise and create sumptuous memories and lasting bonds. Homes where a lot of time is spent in the kitchen are symbolic of a family well-fed and nourished. After all, what could beat a home-cooked meal prepared with love and warmth?

The magic that takes place inside the heart of every home not only fuels our minds and bodies but also our souls. Life may be created in the bedroom but it is certainly lived in the kitchen. Plus, we all need a place where we can whisk our worries away!

Transform Your Culinary Zones into Happy Hangouts with Lacquered Glass

Where kitchens in the olden days were limited to serving the utilitarian purpose of preparing health-giving meals, contemporary kitchens are all that and a step further. Modern-day modular kitchens not only focus on delivering refreshing nutriments but are an extension of life itself, creating an environment that allows to cook in tranquillity but also draws family and guests to the happy corner. An inspiring space can most certainly mean the difference between a normal day and a fantastic one.

Lacquered glass can help you in transforming your culinary space into a happy hangout. It is a modern-day glass innovation in which one of the glass surfaces is lacquered using high-quality paints followed by the process of oven-curing to lock in its unique features. Also known as backpainted glass, lacquered glass is not only vibrant and colourful but also high on functionality – It is durable, low-maintenance, long-lasting, can be processed in a wide number of ways, is heat, humidity, and UV-resistant, and is available in eco-friendly variants.

Feast for Your Senses

The diverse world of lacquered glass has something for every homeowner. By introducing this innovative glass into your kitchen space, you can experience a feast for all your senses, not just your sense of smell.

The Eclectic Kitchen

Lover of diversity? Then, don’t let this love be restricted to the produce sitting in your refrigerator or the appetizing comestibles groaning on the countertops. Let your entire kitchen reflect your love for eclecticism! To support your eclectic tastes, lacquered glass solutions are available in motley of eye-pleasing colours. Moreover, lacquered glass can even be drilled, polished, edged, or bevelled as per your desire. Install lacquered glass wall panels in a combination of different colours or alternate between colours by choosing monotones for kitchen wall panelling, shutters, island, and other cabinets. AIS Glass offers 34 striking shades of AIS Décor, each hue carefully chosen to meet your aesthetic needs. Moreover, the shiny, glossy, and fluid visual feel glass exudes will give your eclectic culinary zone the ideal touch of modernism! You can even have a magnetic lacquered glass marker board installed where your kids can explore their Picasso-like potential and you can jot down your mom’s traditional recipes and other to-do things for the day.

The Dark and Sleek Cookhouse

Wish to design your U-shaped culinary space in a manner that its form is in tandem with its sophisticated functionality? Then, you need not look further than lacquered glass solutions! Well, regardless of the shape of your kitchen, you can achieve the progressive look by keeping it quiet – ensuring that the cabinetry blends seamlessly so as to blurring the lines that separate your kitchen from the adjacent dining area or the living room, as suggested by architect Celeste Robbins. The resulting design will be that of “edited serenity.” Moreover, choose lacquered glass in dark and warm tones and get it installed in kitchen cabinets, backsplash, shutters, and cupboards to render sophistication that is ‘just right’. AIS Glass offers AIS Décor in chic tones of Venetian Red, Earthy Brown, and Nile Blue which, when installed will create a streamlined and sophisticated culinary zone.

The Bright and Airy Kitchenette

You have concentrated all efforts in creating a beautiful and efficient parallel-shaped kitchenette that is bright and airy – from making the most of natural lighting and introducing rolling kitchen carts, tiered shelves, and hidden prep stations. But, the ‘just right’ size of your kitchen deserves the ‘just right’ décor solution that can further help you achieve that bright and airy look. Well, lacquered glass can efficiently help you in this pursuit! One thing to keep in mind though is that bright does not naturally translate into using loud colours (though it’s your personal choice). The key behind creating a bright and airy space with lacquered glass lies in choosing warm, neutral or pastel tones and greys in combination with the timeless colour of white. Install lacquered glass in like manner in kitchen cabinets, backsplash, counter-tops, and wall panelling. Moreover, since lacquered glass is low-maintenance, you can allow your kids’ hands to roam free to mess while they help you bake!

For Emanating that Minimalistic Vibe

The kitchen is a highly functional space and hence, the most likely to end up cluttered. Well, though mess is good, especially when it results in delicious meals after; your kitchen can benefit a lot from simplistic design. After all, less is more right? And though designing an uncluttered kitchen space has a lot to do with getting rid of the extras, switching out your faucets, and ensuring that every item has a spot and every spot has the item meant for it; it also means rethinking your colour scheme. Well, the silky, glossy finish of lacquered glass will help you create a kitchen that is minimalistic but not frumpy. And for such a decorating theme, it is critical to choose a solid colour palette, preferably in neutral tones (with a lot of whites and greys involved ofcourse!). But, you need not confine yourself to the stereotypes. Feel free to add in a surprising pop of colour here and there if you wish but don’t overdo it. For instance – you can have white or neutral lacquered glass panels installed in kitchen cabinets while going a little loud with the backsplash or the counter-top (yellow, orange, blue, or red).

Cooking is love made visible. So, shouldn’t the place where all the magic happens reflect that love and warmth? Come to AIS Glass and choose from among 34 striking shades of AIS Décor to transform your culinary space! Our lacquered glass is highly durable, has a high-quality finish that doesn’t fade, is low-maintenance, UV, moisture, and heat-resistant, and is 100% eco-friendly. Contact us today to design the kitchen of your dreams.

Glass Patios for Extended Balcony and Roof Panels: How it Adds Value to Your Residential Project

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Post date January 20, 2020
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There’s quite nothing like ending the day with a cup of coffee on the patio or terrace in the presence of chirping birds and rustling leaves or the sound of pattering raindrops. And those low-key summer alfresco brunches that none can get enough of? Well, a patio is not just another space in a home but an extension of it where life is celebrated in its myriads of forms. No wonder there’s a festival unique to Cordoba called “Festival of the Cordoban Patios,” where forecourts are grandly decorated and adorned for public display.

Patios: A Whole New Way of Experiencing Home Life

Gone are those days when people considered patios to be of little significance if any. Modern-day architecture and interior designing are never really complete without a well-designed courtyard. After all, patios are more than mere ornamentation.

Your patio is the very first space that a visitor or guest is bound to notice before ever entering into your home. And to that end, it is a mouthpiece to your sense of hospitality and personal style. A patio that has just a few items strewn around or worse, one that is barren might give the impression that you do not really care about creating a welcoming environment, regardless of the look of your interiors.

Moreover, a well-designed and polished patio acts as an additional home space where you can unwind the stresses of the day without having to worry about rain or sun glare. It also makes for a fun recreation spot and dining area where you can share light-hearted alfresco meals with your friends and family. The bliss is even greater when your patio lies amid nature’s glory.

A patio can even be transformed into a little winter escape by bringing in a hot tub or installing outdoor heaters. Besides, a scrupulously-crafted patio will significantly increase the resale value of your property.

Glass Patios: Because You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression

Patios are sought-after, not just for their undeniable charm, beauty, and resale value but for their functionality – space for relaxation, recreation, and perfecting hobbies. More often than not, homeowners are found grieving the fact that their patios are being under-used owing to natural elements that limit their usage. To address such grievances, enclosed patios are gaining popularity.

And it is self-evident that the material widely used for building enclosed patios is glass. Not only does glass enhance the visual appeal of your patio to a whole different level, but it offers an unobstructed view of the glorious outdoors. And the fun does not stop come heat, snow, or rains. Moreover, enclosed glass patios take care of your need for privacy in light of the fact that invading one’s personal space becomes a lot more easier in case of outdoor personal spaces.

Furthermore, even kids and pets can be left alone to enjoy the outdoors without having to keep a constant eye on them. And let’s not forget the value a glass patio will render to your property – both functional and market value. You can pursue your passion for planting sun-loving plants even during the winter months and experience the freedom that comes from having an added security to your home. In a nutshell, a glass patio is your personal oasis and sanctuary where you can retreat from time to time for rejuvenation.

Go Alfresco in Style

Make the most of your open-air spaces to entertain high-profile friends and to enjoy intimate alfresco gatherings with these design ideas –

Freestanding or Detached Patio

Want to create an oasis of calm away from your home? Then, a freestanding or detached patio is the ideal choice for your need for solitude. Usually constructed next to the pool area, a detached patio offers you the ‘just right’ amount of privacy that you need away from the chaos of everyday living. It can even serve as a tranquil location for riding on your hobby horse and perfecting your God-given talents and skills – art and sculpture, music, scriptwriting, et al. By installing soundproof glass panes in your free-standing patio, you can create an atmosphere of absolute serenity and even practice precious moments of meditation and contemplation to revitalise yourself.

U-Shaped or L-Shaped Patio

Well, it isn’t uncommon to find occupants disputing over who gets to have the room that offers the best of the patio and its glory. For such dilemmas are designed the L-shaped or U-shaped patio designs that hug the outside of the homes and can be accessed from several different rooms. Not only do they make a seamless transition from the indoors to the outdoors, but they are even straightforward in design. By adding in a sleek sectional sofa strewn with vibrant accent pillows and cushions or a daybed repurposed as a chaise, and flowing curtains, not only is it possible to enjoy ample of privacy but these inviting displays are the best conversation starters that will help create intimacy and lasting memories.

Wraparound Patio

For those who wish to experience the sense of having the outdoors within in more than one angle of the home, nothing beats the wraparound porch design. Designed to either “wrap around” the entire property or two or more sides of the home, these patios not only serve as an outdoor living room of sorts but also as a centre for relaxing and entertaining guests. It even enhances the curb appeal of the home. And to enjoy the presence of lush greenery at all times of the day, you can install Low-E glass, which will provide you with natural light but keep unwanted glare, heat, and UV rays of the sun at bay. These patios can be designed to be angled or curved and can be built either at ground level or higher as per your desire.

Multi-Level Patio

If your idea of going from drab to fab is by bringing the best of all worlds in your patio design – a hot tub, a redwood pergola, an entertainment spot, a deck for planters, a fire pit, a sandbox and slide for the little ones, and a relaxing hammock, then tiered or split-level or multi-level patio is the way to go. For the main levels of the courtyard, you can have an elevated glass deck having the seating area, and surrounding this main spot, you can add in all the elements that you wish to personalise your inspiring space with. Or, you can have an extended glass patio that allows you to entertain guests and a separate free-standing patio at some distance to serve your need for solitude from time to time. With multiple-level patios, the sky is the limit.

Entry Patio

Looking to make that lasting first impression on visitors and prospective buyers alike? Well, that thirsty front lawn is not going to do the trick. The ideal way to go about this would be a welcoming front entry patio that makes for an enchanting entrance. And what could be better than the delicate, fluid visual feel of glass in building your entry patio!

Moreover, by installing solar control glass solutions, you can enjoy relaxing afternoon naps in your patio without having to worry about sun glare or even sudden torrential showers. Moreover, you can even choose switchable or smart glass to enjoy privacy on-demand. Additionally, adding paving, a fountain, and planters will take your outdoor living space to a whole new level.

Ready to design the patio of your dreams? Well, so are we! As India’s leading glass manufacturer – AIS Glass has all your glass needs covered. Our extensive range of glass solutions will help you build patios that are durable, can withstand the elements, offer privacy, and will help you experience optimal daylight management. So, what are you waiting for? Contact us today!

AIS Décor – Exquisite and Stylish Alternative to Bathrooms Glass

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Post date January 15, 2020
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When you wake up in the morning, the first thing you do is to make your way to that one room in the house where you can enjoy a pure moment of solitude – your bathroom! Your bathroom is a safe space where you can indulge in secret single behaviour unabashedly. The significance of this room is undeniable. This is not a room for functionality purposes alone; one ponders and introspects here in peace. Gift yourself a luxe and modern bathroom just by using contemporary designs of lacquered glass – the budding glass solution where aesthetics shakes hands with advanced functionality.

What Is Back Painted Décor Glass?

Visualise an opaque silky-smooth surface which is highly durable, UV-resistant and coloured. Lacquered glass is redefining the way we think of glass. This type is coloured or “lacquered” which gives the viewer an illusion of an artsy grand glass wall. Lacquering is achieved by painting one of the glass surfaces with high-quality paints, followed by an oven-curing process to lock in its unique features. The resulting glass is not just coloured in appearance but also opaque.

What’s so Great About it?

There are several benefits of lacquered glass that come to light with prolonged usage. Check out a few significant ones here –

Splendid Chromatic Assortment

Remember how glass was once only transparent with a tint here and a hue there used mostly for partitions, windows and doors. Well, all that has changed with the arrival of lacquered glass. You will now find striking colour categories you can choose from, depending on the mood you want to set in a particular room.

Superior Finish, High Durability and Low-Maintenance

The finish of lacquered glass lasts much longer than that of a distempered wall or a tiled one. It does not allow for water and dirt to accumulate on its surface and is extremely easy to wipe clean. The exterior conditions can never touch the paint leaving it unchipped and shiny for years. Lacquered glass is built to be tough, and it can withstand a tonne of pressure.

Thermal and Humidity-Resistant

Another critical feature of lacquered glass that makes it a safe choice for kitchens, bathrooms, and spaces where humidity and heat are prevalent is that it is thermal and humidity-resistant. AIS Glass offers its unique range of Lacquered glass solutions – AIS Décor – that is both thermal and humidity-resistant subject to certain conditions – The thermal resistance provided by AIS Décor extends up to 80° C.

How Can You Use This Innovation to Renovate Your Bathroom?

How common is it to hear people expressing that the best thoughts and ideas come to them when they are showering or shaving or are in the loo? Shouldn’t such a place deserve fantastic aesthetics that can support creative thoughts? Aesthetics add value to our lives. Our aesthetic sense is a representation of our identity, and our home is where it truly comes alive. While lacquered glass can be used anywhere in your house, let us look at some stellar ways to use them in your bathroom –

For the Affluent Shower Lover

If you love taking a warm frothy shower, singing yourself to glory, then you need a striking and comfortable shower stall where you can swish water around. A shower curtain with milieu just won’t do! A lacquered glass shower stall will add a splash of colour to an otherwise dull morning. Choose from a range of earthy tones or go for the stark bright ones, the choice is yours. Given the spectacular designs they come in, you can rest assured that you’ll find a colour that suits your personality.

For Your Secret Little Pleasures

So many of us spend time in front of our well-hung bathroom mirrors, brushing, washing, plucking, and gawking with essentials sprawled on the washbasin slab. Lacquered glass basins and slabs are perfect for your every day before-bed bathroom routines. Unlike stone basins and slabs that only come in two or three colours, these come in a vast variety and don’t lose their shine for years on end. Plus, since lacquered glass is low-maintenance, you do not have to worry about constant cleaning.

For the Contemporary Façade Lover in You

A bathroom can be a messy and a wet place. Walls with paints or tiles start collecting soap and dirt residue which become impossible to clean. Lacquered glass panels can jazz up your bathroom walls, cabinets and shelves to the hilt and will demand zero-maintenance. They create a sense of space, especially if your bathroom is small and will lend a modern look to this room. Choose from a colour palette that suits your mood in the morning or choose a combination of two colours to clad your bathroom walls, cabinets and shelves.

Enough of Waxing Lyrical

The bottom line is that whatever your bathroom design goals may be, lacquered glass solutions will easily fit into them. You will always find a colour “that is so you”. AIS Glass has an astounding range of aesthetic lacquered glass solutions – AIS Decor. You will be spoilt for choice. We offer lacquered glass that will satiate your need for finding earthy colours or metallic colours or the good old vibrant ones. Be it giving your shower stall a punch of Ultramarine Blue or cladding your walls with sparkling walnut brown; AIS has it all. Our lacquered glass is not only aesthetically-pleasing but also highly functional – low-maintenance, durable, eco-friendly, and long-lasting. Get in touch with us today and find out more!

Steps to Install Soundproof Glass at Your Home

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Post date January 14, 2020
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Install Soundproof Glass at Your Home

Have you noticed how noisy our cities have gotten over the last decade? Earlier, people who lived on main city roads would often complain about the noise pollution, but now it has spread out to even the not-so-busy streets. External noise creates stress and fatigue. People may say and believe that they’ve gotten “used to” such noises that invade their nap time and private moments, but the truth is – noise pollution is not acceptable. Your home should be a place where you can unwind in peace and not have to tolerate the loud blaring of horns and partying neighbours. If you live in a cacophonous neighbourhood and are looking for some quiet, then fortifying your windows with soundproof glass is the ultimate solution to your noise-related woes.

The windows and doors of your home are the sources that let in noise in 90% of cases. A wall is solid and reduces ambient noise transfer, but a window or a door is essentially a hole in the wall that allows sound transmission. Therefore, a reduction in sound can simply be achieved by taking care of your doors and more importantly your windows as they are far more common, especially in modern homes

What Are Soundproof Glass Windows?

broken glass windows Soundproof windows are specially designed to reduce the ambient noise pouring into your home by up to 42 decibels. The magic lies in the soundproof glass – laminated glass, whose special PVB interlayer is responsible for reducing noise intrusion. Along with sound reduction by disabling noise from entering your home in the first place, these windows also absorb sound and stop the noise that does get inside your home by not letting it reverberate.

The Science Behind Sound Proof Glass Windows

To reduce noise, a barrier must be created between the sound and your ear. This barrier has to be strong enough to capture the sound waves. Everything in your home, from walls to doors to windows acts as a barrier that captures the sound. To increase a window’s ability to block noises, a manufacturer has to do three critical things – cut the glass thicker to add more mass, create and increase the space between two glass panes to add air space, use a glass-plastic-glass sandwich, also called laminated glass.

These three solutions are at the very foundation of soundproofed windows. While getting them professionally –installed, you can even ask your expert to elaborate on these pointers to gain more knowledge about your purchase.

Benefits of Soundproof Glass

Apart from the obvious benefit of keeping noise pollution culled and providing for a more comfortable overall dwelling experience, soundproof glass has other advantages as well. 

Dust-Resistant

This is an overlooked advantage of  soundproof glass. They keep your interiors cleaner by reducing the amount of dust, dirt, and moisture entering your home more than other types of windows. The design of these windows does not allow grime or dirt to stick or settle around them, which means that they are also much easier to clean. Since window cleaning often takes extra time and effort, installing  soundproof glass in windows can provide you with a maintenance-free pass.

Increased Thermal Comfort

Soundproof glass also insulates your home. Windows installed with soundproof glass keep interiors cooler during the summer by radiating the heat back towards the exteriors. Alternatively, they do not allow for warm air to escape from inside your house easily, thus, keeping your home’s temperature higher during the wintertime. This also makes them energy-efficient. You can save significantly on heating and cooling the interiors if you have soundproof glass installed. 

UV-Protection and Optimal Glare Management

As discussed, soundproofed windows are well-insulated. This means that you can enjoy all the benefits of solar light without running the risk of exposure to solar glare or harmful UV rays. These windows allow divine natural light to pass through while absorbing harmful UV rays. This is not only beneficial for your skin but also for the lifespan of your interior furnishings. Overexposure to sunlight can fade your rugs, carpets, and upholstery. Soundproof glass can ensure that this does not happen.

Soundproof Glass Window Installation

Soundproof glass windows should only be installed by a professional service. Call a trusted vendor that has made a name for itself in the glass industry. Get in touch with the company’s representative and request a quote for your specific requirements before committing. Additionally, talk to them about their installation process, the training and experience of their technicians, and the total time they will take to fulfill your window requirements. 

Another important thing that you should discuss is the STC or Sound Transmission Class rating of the glass used. The STC rating measures the amount of noise stopped at the 10 most common frequencies, measured in decibels. Glass panes with higher STC ratings are better. The quality of this conversation will speak volumes about how truly professional the company is. Ask them about the nature of the guarantee their products come with. Quizzing them about their products and services is critical before you make the leap.

Sleep Tight with AIS Acousticglas

Looking to improve acoustics and reduce ambient noise in your home? Turn to AIS Acousticglas for the best-quality soundproofed windows. Our Acousticglas is a laminated glass, featuring a special PVB interlayer that has exceptional sound absorption qualities – external noise by up to 90% can be reduced, which is 60% greater sound-insulation as compared to normal 5mm glass. So, what are you waiting for? Your ticket to Slumberland is here! Get in touch with us today.

Maintenance of Office Buildings

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Post date January 7, 2020
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Do not judge a book by its cover, but you can sure judge a building by its façade. This is because a façade is not merely an ornamental building envelope. Notwithstanding the fact that modern facades render a sleek and sophisticated look to offices and other structures, these curtain walls are installed for fulfilling specific functional roles – roles that are extremely vital in light of energy depletion and rising energy costs, especially for offices.

Modern Glass Facades: Taking Luxury to New Heights

There is a good reason as to why most gigantic office and other commercial buildings incorporate glazed glass facades. After all, the delicate, fluid visual feel of glass has professionalism and sophistication written all over it. Superstructures constructed using glazed glass facades are bound to have passers-by gaping at them in awe and wonderment and allow the business owner to make a statement with the classy look of glass facades.

Moreover, there is quite nothing like gazing out at the world from the interiors of a building with glass facade systems. The transparency of glass allows one to have an other-worldly sort of an experience where the whole world lies in panoramic view of the spectator. As there are no construction burdens on the partition wall of glass, modern-day glass facades look like decorative skirts encircling the entire structure and offering picturesque views that are breath-taking. Such views of the outdoors coupled with the ample amount of natural light that enters play a key role in boosting the mood of those working within those office buildings.

Not Just Visually Enticing but High-Performing

The fact that modern glass façade systems are eye-pleasing and offer an excellent view of the glorious outdoors is undebatable. Yet, the importance of glass façade systems mainly makes sense due to their high-performance in energy-savings and their cost-effectiveness to offices and other commercial buildings where energy loss is a serious issue.

The effectiveness of glass facades in providing optimal energy-efficiency greatly depends on the glazing type. Installing solar-control glass or low-E glass in facades will prevent the intense heat of the sun from invading the interiors without compromising on natural light. Moreover, such facades can even prove to be beneficial during the colder months of the year by trapping in the heat and not allowing it to escape. As a result, the need for artificial lighting and artificial heating and cooling systems will reduce significantly, thereby resulting in reduced energy consumption and energy bills subsequently.

Energy-Efficiency + All-Glass Buildings

Let us see why and how the energy-efficiency provided by glass facades is being leveraged in the construction of modern-day offices.

Firstly, the building envelope is the physical barrier standing between the interior and the exterior environment. And to that end, it is responsible for much of the energy balance that occurs inside the building. As a result, the type of material used in the construction of the envelope or the façade is of utmost importance in determining the energy performance of a building, and therefore, its degree of sustainability. Moreover, let’s not forget the direct impact it will have on the building’s occupants, in this case, company’s workers. If the building is to stand in a region that experiences a Mediterranean or a tropical type of climate, where the need for interior cooling is more dominant for most part of the year, this condition becomes even more critical. But the problem can be solved by glass façades made using heat-reflective or low-E glass as they will reflect back most of the unwanted heat of the sun, allowing only tolerable levels to linger inside.

The next consideration while designing energy-efficient office buildings that use glass facades is adequate room for natural light to enter. Since the energy demand of any space is directly affected by the internal loads created by both artificial lighting and the use of air-conditioning and room heating and cooling devices, optimal energy-efficiency would involve taking both sufficient natural lighting and reduced need for air-conditioners and room heaters into account. Well, even in terms of supplying natural light, glass façade stands as a clear winner. Facades made of heat-reflective or low-E glass only disallow the unwanted longer infrared radiation of the sun from entering. They allow copious amounts of natural light to enter impeded.

Moreover, even smart glass or switchable glass is increasingly becoming a popular choice for office facades. After all, the simple recipe for achieving energy-efficiency in high-rise office and other commercial buildings is to focus on accomplishing optimal light and temperature management – both of which smart glass can smartly take care of minus the need for external shading or blinds.

Experience the Best of Glass Facades at AIS Glass

Weary of exorbitant energy bills that only seem to be rising by the year? Looking for efficient glass facades that can handle the situation? Look no further than AIS Glass – India’s leading glass manufacturer. Our structural glass facades offer excellent resistance against the harshest of weather elements – intense sun heat, harmful UV rays, rains, and high-velocity wind forces. Moreover, you can experience optimal daylight management using switchable smart glass facades. To experience the best that glass facades have to offer, get in touch with us without any second thoughts! Contact us today.

AIS Décor Glass for Innovative Interior Designs

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Post date January 5, 2020
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Though the profession of interior designing is only a 100 years old, history bears testimony to its existence even during the time of the ancient Egyptians who furnished their native mud homes with simple textiles, animal skins, painted urns, and graphic murals. Back in the days, architects doubled up as interior designers to complete their vision. The dawn of interior designing was to rigidly coordinate it with the architecture of buildings. Then, with the 17^th CE, the task of interior designing was relegated to the homemaker soon to be taken over by a skilled upholsterer or craftsman in the early 19^th CE. And interior designing as we know it today is a separate profession altogether where specialists help people to maximise the efficiency of their space with elements, textures, and colours that enhance their visual appeal.

Interior Designing: Décor that Enhances Life

Gone are those days when interior designing was considered to be a pompous expression for good tastes in decoration – choosing the right colours, patterns, and fabrics. Modern-day interior designing is all that and much more where form and function are taken as a whole – the one dependent on the other – to create meaningful and highly optimised personal and commercial spaces.

In case of personal spaces, the aim is to create interiors that tell the story of the residents without sacrificing on basic and individual functional requirements. Smart interior designing can mean the difference between a house and a home, an environment that is cold and lifeless and one that is comfortable and full of warmth and familiarity.

Breathe New Life into Your Interiors with Lacquered Glass

To create interiors that are a reflection of you and your loved ones without compromising on being progressive and timeless, choose lacquered glass as your one-stop-source. Lacquered glass is a type of modern-day glass innovation in which one of the glass surfaces is painted with high-quality lacquer followed by a process of oven-curing to lock in its unique features. The resulting glass is not only smooth, glossy, and coloured in appearance, but also opaque.

Lacquered glass is not only a treat to the eyes but is also highly functional – It is low-maintenance, UV, heat, and humidity-resistant, durable and long-lasting, and can be processed in a wide number of ways.

There’s a lacquered glass for every homeowner out there. To find out the one that suits your tastes, here are a few innovative ways to include lacquered glass in your interiors –

For the Heart of Your Home

When it comes to designing the most important space of your home – the kitchen where all the magic takes place, Back Painted glass is your one-stop-source both in terms of aesthetics and functionality. The fluid and glossy visual feel of glass when coupled with the vibrant colours of lacquer can be installed in kitchen crockery units, counter-tops, backsplash, and wall panelling to create the kitchen of your dreams. Whether you’re a minimalist, a traditionalist, a classicist, or a modernist; Back Painted glass aesthetic solutions can be customised to your needs. Opt for warm, pastels and nude tones for a light, airy, and uncluttered look or alternate with a pop of bold shades of orange, yellow, and red to radiate an eclectic vibe. You can even choose a single colour palette for your kitchen cabinets while choosing royal metallic shades for your kitchen island and backsplash to create an ambience of grandeur and royalty. You can even have magnetic Back Painted glass marker boards installed in your kitchen to jot down mom’s delectable traditional recipes.

Furthermore, since lacquered glass is scratch, humidity, and heat-resistant, and easy to clean, you have nothing to fear when it comes to installing it in a space that frequently experiences heat and moisture. Plus, allow the kids to make a mess while they help you in your baking projects!

For Your ‘Safe Space’

If there is any room in the house where the ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign works without having to put it on the door, it’s the bathroom. It is a safe haven for many, where the stresses of the day can be washed off and a moment of solitude and contemplation can be experienced. In this sense, a bathroom becomes more than just another room. Your sacred space requires an ambience that sets the tone for peace. Accenting the bathroom design with scented candles, artwork, and pairing towels and toiletries goes a long way in achieving that aura but it is equally important to choose a colour theme that is relaxing. And what could be better than the vibrant world of lacquered glass! You can opt for darker shades of greens and earthy browns or pastels and nudes – both works equally well in creating a calming ambience. You can even get it installed in panels of different sizes and shapes (monotones or motley of colours) for a more fun look. And since lacquered glass is moisture-resistant, you need not worry about installing it in a space where humidity is the norm. Moreover, the smooth, glossy look of glass will bestow the right touch of modernism!

For the Space that Strengthens Bonds

With lacquered glass, the sky is the limit. For taking the oomph factor of your living rooms a notch up, lacquered glass is the ideal option. After all, it’s the space where guests are entertained and friends and family gather together to spend most of their at-home time and hence, is a highly important space in terms of decoration. You can have lacquered wall panels in dark and sleek shades in your living room and even have the television installed in it as lacquered glass can be drilled in. Just make sure to choose colours that are not too bold and do not divert your attention away from the television. Even table-tops can be installed with stunning shades of lacquered glass for a modernistic and chic visual appeal. Plus, since lacquered glass is durable and low-maintenance, there is no need to fear spill-overs during family movie nights. Lacquered glass wall panels can even be used to create a clear demarcation of the living space from the dining space in style. Among other intriguing installations, magnetic lacquered glass marker boards can also be installed to write down important reminders and allow kids to explore their inner-Picasso.

For Your Cosy Haven

According to Feng Shui, the room that is the most important in your home is the one in which you remain unconscious for a good part of the time – your bedroom. Well, for one sleep is vital and hence the space where you sleep must have an ambience that promotes healthy and deep sleep. Moreover, for most people, their bedrooms are the one space they get to call their own and where they can relax after their minds and bodies have been overworked from the chaos of everyday living. Well, adding extra cosy touches to your bedroom is all about accepting the Danish concept of hygge marked by candle lights, soothing textures, four-poster ultra-cosy beds, quilted throw pillows, and ofcourse a calm and neutral colour scheme. To keep the look warm, cosy, and progressive, lacquered glass panels can help you out. Choose calm pastel tones in combination with either of the extremes – whites and beige or black – and witness how your personal hygge culture unfolds right in front of your eyes. Moreover, you can even have lacquered glass floor-to-ceiling cupboards installed in your bedroom – The super glossy finish ad natural reflective property of glass will create a stunning effect that blends trend with elegance.

So you see, lacquered glass can breathe life into each and every one of your living spaces. To make the most of this 360-degree aesthetic glass solution, look no further than AIS Glass! Our AIS Décor can enhance your spaces with its smooth finish and 34 striking shades. Plus, it is high on functionality – AIS Décor is highly durable, long-lasting, heat, UV, and humidity-resistant, low-maintenance, 100% eco-friendly, and is available in a wide variety of processing options. So, without second thoughts, choose décor that enhances life with AIS Décor! Get in touch today.

Points to Keep in Mind Before Looking for a Window Glass Installation Company

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Post date January 4, 2020
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Contemporary homes feature exciting décor both interior and exterior. One of the most prominent features defining the exterior of your dream house is windows. They instantly add life to your home and make your stylistic choice more pronounced. Today, there is a range of different window types available in the market. Different glass makers regularly come out with innovative and pragmatic solutions for window glass, widening your pool of choices.

Since windows are an integral part of your home for both aesthetic and practical reasons, you cannot be careless while choosing a window glass installation provider. Here are some qualities that you should seek in your window glass installation company –

Licensing and Reputation

Even before seeing the kind of products and services your window glass provider offers, you must be aware of their legal and reputational details.

Typically, there exist various forms of company licensing for glassmaking corporations. While the government better defines these requirements, almost all companies are required to make their licensing details public. While choosing a window glass provider, verify their licensing information and see if their presence in the market is valid.

Another element you must inspect before choosing a company is its reputation with its regular consumers. To find out how well the company is performing, you can check reviews both online and consult friends and family to find out their quality of work. Remember to check the website of your window glass provider for testimonials and previous projects they may have undertaken.

Product Quality

The second most apparent thing to seek in your new window glass provider is delivery of quality. High-quality window glass is necessary for a sustainable and aesthetically-pleasing home. There is no point in getting new windows installed if you have to replace them every few years owing to their low quality.

The best window glass providers in the market will deliver high-quality products that are long-lasting. They will also not hesitate to provide you with details about the quality standards they follow while manufacturing their glass solutions.

Product Types

With the evolution of glassmaking technology, many different types of window glass have been designed to suit the needs of modern homeowners. No longer do you have to satisfy yourself with brittle window glass that does not fit in with your stylistic choices. Glass usually comes in a wide range of shades and supports varied applications.

Some common types of glass preferred in homes and offices today include

Toughened Glass: Traditionally, having glass windows and doors meant compromising on the safety features of your building. Nowadays, however, toughened glass is preferred over regular glass. Such glass is more difficult to break than regular glass. Moreover, it has fireproof and impact-proof features.

Acoustic Glass: Living in a metropolitan area can be troublesome because of the persistent noise that invades your personal space on a consistent basis. People usually go to great lengths to soundproof their buildings, whether residential or commercial. With acoustic glass windows, however, your place of work or residence becomes a quiet sanctuary. No additional soundproofing is required if you use high-quality acoustic window glass in your home.

Energy-Efficient Glass: People nowadays are sensitive to the environmental conditions around them. They want to have a home or office that is not harsh on the environment yet does not compromise on the aesthetics. With energy-efficient glass windows, building an eco-conscious building is extremely simple. Such glass usually provides heat insulation and reduces energy consumption in homes and offices.

When you start looking for a window glass installation company, ensure that they manufacture all the different kinds of glasses that you might need for your home or office.

360-Degree Support

While your window glass provider might offer full installation, remember that shopping for window glass is complicated, mainly when your home features unique stylistic choices. It is always better to choose a window glass company that not only offers installation but also supports you during the shopping process and advises you with aftercare for your windows. Not only will you not waste your money on unnecessary glass products, but also know what exactly you should do to keep your windows looking as good as new post-installation.

The AIS Advantage

AIS Glass is India’s leading integrated glass management company. We pride ourselves in offering customized glass solutions to our revered clients’ unique requirements. We also keep all our licensing and registration details public on our website. All our staff and technicians are highly trained to observe international safety standards, both while manufacturing and during the installation of window glass. The finesse with which we execute the manufacturing of different glass solutions including toughened glass, back-painted glass, acoustic glass, and energy-efficient glass is undoubtedly unpatrolled. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with us today!

AIS Décor to beautify Kitchen of Your Dreams

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Post date January 2, 2020
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The Heart of Every Home

Home is where the heart is, especially homes where kitchens are celebrated. The kitchen is considered to be the most important room in every home by designers and homeowners alike and rightfully so! After all, it is the one space where most people begin their day and likely even end it. It is not just a space to prepare delectable victuals but also a corner for family and friends to socialise and create sumptuous memories and lasting bonds. Homes where a lot of time is spent in the kitchen are symbolic of a family well-fed and nourished. After all, what could beat a home-cooked meal prepared with love and warmth?

Transform Your Culinary Zones into Happy Hangouts with Décor Glass

Where kitchens in the olden days were limited to serving the utilitarian purpose of preparing health-giving meals, contemporary kitchens are all that and a step further. Modern-day modular kitchens not only focus on delivering refreshing nutriments but are an extension of life itself, creating an environment that not only allows to cook in tranquillity but also draws family and guests to the happy corner. An inspiring space can most certainly mean the difference between a normal day and a fantastic one.

Feast for Your Senses

The Eclectic Kitchen

The Dark and Sleek Cookhouse

The Bright and Airy Kitchenette

For Emanating that Minimalistic Vibe

The kitchen is a highly functional space and hence, the most likely to end up cluttered. Well, though mess is good, especially when it results in delicious meals after; your kitchen can benefit a lot from a simplistic design. After all, less is more right? And though designing an uncluttered kitchen space has a lot to do with getting rid of the extras, switching out your faucets, and ensuring that every item has a spot and every spot has the item meant for it; it also means rethinking your colour scheme. Well, the silky, glossy finish of lacquered glass will help you create a kitchen that is minimalistic but not frumpy. And for such a decorating theme, it is critical to choose a solid colour palette, preferably in neutral tones (with a lot of whites and greys involved ofcourse!). But, you need not confine yourself to the stereotypes. Feel free to add in a surprising pop of colour here and there if you wish but don’t overdo it. For instance – you can have white or neutral lacquered glass panels installed in kitchen cabinets while going a little loud with the backsplash or the counter-top (yellow, orange, blue, or red).

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