Glass block is a reliable material that provides architects with infinite possibilities. With glass block, modern architects are creating residential and commercial designs that surpass today’s exacting standards for form, function, and style. For over one hundred years, Seves Glass Block  has provided builders, designers and architects around the globe with the best quality glass block available. This is because our commitment to innovative research, technology, and quality is continuous and unwavering.

Our dedication to glass block, an impressive and enduring building material, enables us to share how architects in North America can utilize it to meet their client’s needs, as well as execute stunning and functional designs in the process. 

At Seves Glass Block, we feel North American architects who overlook it as a versatile design element are missing out on an incredible opportunity. Let’s take a closer look at how to use it appropriately.

Glass Block: When is it an appropriate choice?

Glass block can be used in almost every interior and exterior design plan to successfully bring multiple design and structural elements to fruition. An inherent benefit of having it featured in new construction is the ease of which daylighting is incorporated. More specifically, choosing between natural light and privacy isn’t a requirement with glass block.

Other times selecting glass block in an architectural design plan is appropriate includes:

• Durable flooring
• Building facade
• Urban living designs
• Heightened security
• Tailor Made solutions

Durable Flooring & Glass Block: Horizontal Pavers

Durable flooring in high traffic areas is absolutely essential, especially in outdoor public spaces such as stairways, patios, or exterior verandas. Glass horizontal pavers is one option that should not be overlooked when selecting flooring for these well-travelled spaces. 

Horizontal glass block products, such as Seves’ selection of hollow pavers work beautifully for creating stunning flooring options that are as durable as they are aesthetically pleasing.

Exterior Facade Excellence: Design with Glass Brick

A building’s exterior should do more than simply house and protect its people and contents. An exterior facade should entice and welcome tenants and guests alike. Glass bricks are perfect for this purpose and can be used to create unique, stunning, and memorable facades.

>Consider Vetropieno™glass brick, - such as the Vetropieno Americano™,, or toned options in our Vetropieno™ collection, to add drama and appeal to any exterior facade, including retail designs. This modern twist on a traditional building material can be used to refurbish a tired storefront, to create a decadent entranceway to a restaurant, or as an edgy background wall that showcases a branded neon sign.

Urban Living Designs: Glass Block Delivers

Urban living spaces are growing smaller despite the increasing need for greater functionality. One unappealing solution to meet these needs is small and dark spaces with minimal natural light and decreased privacy. By using glass block in a thoughtfully designed building plan, many of the problems associated with small living spaces can be minimized.

Glass block is ideally suited for use in high density living space designs that maximize both daylighting and privacy. Interior and exterior design can use it to create living areas with plenty of access to daylighting, prevent sound-transmission between neighbours, and offer building protection from break-ins, damage, and graffiti.

Use the Seves Glass Block North American Design Guide as part of your plan to design an impactful high-density build project.

Some products to consider when planning modern urban spaces include:

• 4” Premiere™ Series

Heightened Security: Stay Safe with Glass Block

Building security concerns can largely be addressed by incorporating glass block. Several product options available for commercial and residential use have the following features that are sought when solving security and privacy concerns:

• Ballistic resistant
• Impact-resistant
• Visual privacy
• Security and detention specific windows

Tailor Made Solutions: By Seves

Architectural design is constantly evolving and adapting to meet the progressing needs for function and beauty. When planning new and innovative build concepts, often tailor-made materials are the best and only option.

This is where Seves Glass Block find unique solutions that are functional and beautiful. 

For more information on how you can enhance your next project, contact us via our website.