Architectural glass is a special kind of glass that is often used as a building material. Most commonly, it is used in the building envelope as a transparent glazing material. Examples of this include the windows in the external walls of a structure. It can also be used for internal partitions, as well as beingRead more
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If you attend auctions or sales that include glass jewelry, animals or other pieces of glass art, you are bound to hear the name “Murano” quite a few times. Just because a piece is lovely, well formed and colorful does not mean it is Murano glass. Newer fakes are harder to spot, but there areRead more
There was a time when bathrooms liked pretty much the same, regardless of the size or style of the home, or the status of its owner. Things have certainly changed a lot over the years. Today more than ever, homebuyers and homebuilders are making bathrooms a priority. More than just a functional room, bathrooms areRead more
To become an expert glass blower, you will need a good teacher and a great deal of practice. The actual process occurs when molten glass is inflated into a bubble, by the use of a blowpipe or a blow tube. The temperature required to heat glass to be blown is roughly 2,400 Fahrenheit. This willRead more
One of the most important rooms in your home is the bathroom, and one of the most essential pieces to your bathroom is the shower. Most of us start our day with a nice, hot shower to wake us up and energize us for the day ahead. When you are looking to create the perfectRead more
There’s a lot to think about when deciding on a bathroom mirror. There aren’t any really hard and fast rules, but here are a few guidelines to help you fit the mirror to the space you have. How much space do you have? Keep this in mind when choosing your mirror. If you don’t haveRead more
Have you ever thought of how many different products are made from glass? We couldn’t list them all – they’re too many, and too varied. If you just look around yourself right now, you’ll probably see any number of things that are made of glass. Depending on what room you’re in, you could be lookingRead more
There are so many things we take for granted, and one of the most obvious is the design of a home or office. When it is done properly, we forget how hard it must have been for the designers to manage. After all, they have to figure out how to use the materials, where toRead more
Would you buy an expensive pair of boots from a company that has only just started to make them? Would you purchase a delicate bit of machinery from a “startup” without any background in that sort of gear? No, it doesn’t make sense to put blind faith into any firm that is “unproven”. This isRead more
Glasshouse has been chosen by fellow members of the American Society of Interior Designers Texas Chapter as the best Glass/Mirror Company of 2013. Glasshouse will be recognized at Designer’s Choice Award ceremony on January 23, 2014 at Park Place Volvo. The American Society of Interior Designers, ASID, brings together community members interested in interior design.Read more
