Design and Engineering

Engineering Coordination in the Design of Custom Glazing Systems

Design and Engineering

Engineering Coordination in the Design of Custom Glazing Systems

The addition of a custom glass entrance is an excellent way to revitalize an existing building. Whether it’s a point-supported glass vestibule to manage traffic and space conditioning within the building, or a structural glass façade to attract more visitors, the aesthetics that come along with custom glazing systems can have a big impact. Critical

Design and Engineering

Design Assistance Considerations for Efficient Installation

Design and Engineering

Design Assistance Considerations for Efficient Installation

When designing custom glazing systems, meeting the architectural design intent and overall vision is the most critical facet of the project. However, site logistics and installation methods must be considered, often as early as the bid stage, to determine design trade-offs and how they impact the project budget. When these costs are not well documented,

Skylights

Walkable Skylights

Skylights

Walkable Skylights

Walkable skylights are a great way to provide light and blend outdoor with interior design elements.   Below are two examples of walkable skylights designed and built by Bellwether. Diana Center at Barnard college The Diana Center at Barnard college was designed to incorporate four walkable skylights – three at a rooftop garden level, and

Vestibules

Glass vestibule door openings and framed door portal design considerations

Vestibules

Glass vestibule door openings and framed door portal design considerations

The design of all glass vestibule is unique to other glass structures, in that they include integrated walls, door portals, roofs and even canopies. At times, these systems are anchored to the base building structure, but just as often, they need to be designed to be self-supporting. Glass Vestibule door openings, in particular, can require

Vestibules

All Glass Vestibule Conditioning and Design Considerations

Vestibules

All Glass Vestibule Conditioning and Design Considerations

One of our favorite design challenges at Bellwether is the creation of all glass vestibules. They blend aesthetic design with mechanical design, to manage both energy efficiency and the flow of visitors to the building. Glass Vestibule Conditioning / Environmental Management When properly executed, the vestibule’s design actively keeps outside elements from entering the building lobby.