Professor Hisham Elkadi is Professor of Architecture and Head of the Architecture Programme in the School of Art & Design at the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland.

’All over the world, glass is the most discussed and innovative facade material and element of the urban fabric. This book provides a unique overview of glass architecture in its historic, cultural, environmental, technological and philosophical contexts. Including key facts and very good references, this book is essential reading for anyone who wants knowledge or is curious about architectural glass.’ Kerstin Barup, Lund University, Sweden ’The principal focus of this book is to explore the use of the glass façade to understand some of the social and political forces which influence our understanding of architecture. This book will be of value to those who have an interest in shaping the built environment.’ John Wiltshire, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

• Chapter 1 Glassworks: The History of Glass and its Architectural Identity; Chapter 2 Green Glass: Environmental Perspectives on Using Glass in Architecture; Chapter 3 Glazed Spaces: Constructing Place Identity; Chapter 4 Shattered Glass: Structures of Power; Chapter 5 Seeing Through Glass: A Technical Review; Chapter 6 A Glazed Future: Rethinking Identity;

Professor Hisham Elkadi is Professor of Architecture and Head of the Architecture Programme in the School of Art & Design at the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland.

’All over the world, glass is the most discussed and innovative facade material and element of the urban fabric. This book provides a unique overview of glass architecture in its historic, cultural, environmental, technological and philosophical contexts. Including key facts and very good references, this book is essential reading for anyone who wants knowledge or is curious about architectural glass.’ Kerstin Barup, Lund University, Sweden ’The principal focus of this book is to explore the use of the glass façade to understand some of the social and political forces which influence our understanding of architecture. This book will be of value to those who have an interest in shaping the built environment.’ John Wiltshire, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

• Chapter 1 Glassworks: The History of Glass and its Architectural Identity; Chapter 2 Green Glass: Environmental Perspectives on Using Glass in Architecture; Chapter 3 Glazed Spaces: Constructing Place Identity; Chapter 4 Shattered Glass: Structures of Power; Chapter 5 Seeing Through Glass: A Technical Review; Chapter 6 A Glazed Future: Rethinking Identity;