Posts Tagged ‘glass block patterns’

Adding Cool Designs in a Glass Block Wall or Window

Saturday, March 17th, 2012
Glass block pattern wall using Spyra design to move interior light

Glass block pattern wall using Spyra design to move interior light

 

A stud and drywall wall may serve the functional purpose of separating rooms but it doesn’t do much to add style or move light through the inside of a loft, single family home or commercial space. What’s getting hot now is to use glass block designs in wall or interior window areas to add interest, increase natural light and save energy. Here’s 3 designer options with to consider:

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Project Spotlight Update: Master Bathroom in Universal Design Living Laboratory (UDLL)

Saturday, September 24th, 2011
Tub transfer & decorative glass block window in universal design home

Decorative glass block window in universal design

 Seldom does a new home building project come along that can inspire, educate and liberate any person’s ability to use and enjoy the home than the Universal Design Living Laboratory (UDLL) being built by Rosemarie Rossetti and her husband Mark Leder. Several months ago (see the related blog post below) I focused on one feature in this home (the glass block windows and glass mural window used in the master bathroom). In this post let’s look at some features in the master bathroom to see thoughtful universal design and green building practices in action (Please note – this home – which is being built in Columbus Ohio – will be open for public touring later this year or early next year).  
 
 
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3 Design Tips for an Extraordinary Patterned Glass Block Window, Shower, Wall or Bar

Saturday, August 6th, 2011
Colored and frosted glass block shower wall checkerboard design

Colored and frosted glass block shower wall checkerboard design Glass block sizes and colors in a random window pattern

Glass block sizes in a random window pattern

Glass block sizes in a random window pattern

Glass blocks stacked on top of each other – that is the single glass block design known by most people. The cool thing is this building material doesn’t only provide a means for a functional window, shower, wall or bar (with one block stacked on top of each other) – it can create a one of a kind window, shower or wall design through the use of patterning as well. Here’s 3 tips to turn an ordinary project into an extraordinary one.    Continue reading “3 Design Tips for an Extraordinary Patterned Glass Block Window, Shower, Wall or Bar” »