Which channel glass options are better for façade systems and which are better for interior glass partitions?

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Channel glass can facilitate many design goals, making it a viable option for interior and façade use. That said, there are choices that can optimize this material as a façade system and as an interior glass partition.

For instance, adding LED backlights can help the building envelope create a warm ambiance while enticing community closer—as the Center Steps Apartments illustrate. Or channel glass can incorporate Lumira® aerogel to provide a Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating of 44. This helps minimize noise transfer between adjacent spaces by dampening up to 44 decibels (dB). Or these systems can be used as light-diffusing partitions within a building as demonstrated in this emergency room.

These examples are only a peek into the versatility of this architectural glazing system. Project teams can customize their systems in multiple ways depending on the application.

Dual-glazed channel glass delivers a high-performance façade system

As a self-supporting, translucent glass wall system, dual-glazed channel glass offers design teams an option for glare-free daylighting and thermal resistance. Built by overlapping channels for extra wind resistance and insulation, this option can function as an alternative to traditional curtain walls and storefronts. In façade system design, the following options can help teams maximize this glazing material:

Textured, bird-friendly surfaces to mitigate bird collision and offer privacy without disrupting daylight access
Translucent insulation for U-values as low as 0.19 and a solar heat gain coefficient of 0.31
High-performance coatings for dramatic colors
Raked heads and sills or radii as tight as six and a half feet for trapezoidal, circular, serpentine and other unique façade system shapes
Hurricane ratings for weather-resistant glass wall systems.

Options that support interior glass partitions designed for visual impact

As an interior glass partition, channel glass offers several high-interest design options. Available in lengths up to 23 feet, this architectural glazing offers a versatility that helps project teams meet goals for both form and function—especially by considering:

Curved applications for partial interior glass partitions that create connected refuge spaces
Backlighting for unique interior ambiance
Serpentine installations that maintain visual and acoustic privacy
Clear or a slim line texture to create a visually intriguing interior storefront

Whether a project needs a high-performance and visually appealing façade system or an interior glass partition as unique as the building’s surroundings, channel glass can provide a viable solution.

Contact Technical Glass Products today to learn more about this glass wall system.

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