Vol.22, No.2, 2022, pp. 175–181
UDC:

The main goal is to create links and an interactive relationship between the design process, materialization and realization of a curved glass structure. Based on established typology of curved building structure in terms of geometry, different hypothetical materialization models are created. The goal is to produce geometrically diverse, but optimally balanced design solutions of surface panelisation with respect to the original design idea, and in relation to surface transparency, simplicity of nodal connection, shaping technology, use of material and cost. The following criteria are established for analysis: shaping technique and material efficiency (technology criteria); hard costs/m² and total costs (economic criteria). The aim is to establish a methodological approach for realization of curved glass structure in order to select aesthetically satisfying and economically acceptable solutions.

Keywords: curved and flat glass, curved structures, technology, materialization