Taking inspiration from the 3D photonic structures on a Morpho butterfly’s shimmering blue wings, scientists at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have developed colored solar ...

Used by artisans across the globe for thousands of years, colored glass is one of the oldest art forms. Its origins date back as early as the 7th century, when stained windows began adorning churches, ...

Materiality is a determining factor in shaping the character and experience of a building. Playing with the aesthetic and tactile qualities of materials, the design process encompasses their analysis, ...

Tres Birds transformed a Boulder office building's loading dock area into a light-filled workspace and outdoor garden awash in a rainbow of colors. Photo by James Florio, courtesy of Tres Birds The ...

A new material developed by researchers from the University of Chicago Pritzker's School of Molecular Engineering can change its colors depending on the temperature, to help buildings change color.

A new 10-story luxury residential building aims to stand apart from all others rising in Boca Raton, making its mark by showcasing the beauty of glass. Billed as the first modern glass building in the ...

Advances in glazing materials and glass building systems offer a seemingly unlimited horizon for not only glass performance, but also for the size and extent of these light, transparent forms. Both ...