Thursday, January 05, 2017

City Of Glass

Andy | Thursday, January 05, 2017 | Best Blogger Tips
Building scientists have known for a long time that glass walled structures are less energy efficient than the stone and concrete buildings that were put up forty of fifty years ago. But the market demand for glass combined with the relatively low cost of glass wall construction means the building industry has been happy to oblige.

26 comments:

  1. Karen LakisThursday, January 05, 2017 6:35:00 AM

    Too bad there isn't something transparent and energy efficient. Having worked in towers like these - I completely understand the desire for glass.

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  2. TomThursday, January 05, 2017 6:47:00 AM

    No stone throwing!

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  3. Tanya BreeseThursday, January 05, 2017 7:06:00 AM

    that is really beautiful and i love how the cloud is covering a part of that building!

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  4. SRQThursday, January 05, 2017 7:14:00 AM

    Lots of glass buildings there! They can also make for driving hazards when the sun's glare is radiating off them.

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  5. orvokkiThursday, January 05, 2017 8:08:00 AM

    Fantastic. These huge glass buildings are made for joy of photographer.... hih

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  6. Devilish AngelThursday, January 05, 2017 8:43:00 AM

    Looks good...

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  7. SharonThursday, January 05, 2017 8:45:00 AM

    Wow, that is a lot of glass all in one view!

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  8. MichelleThursday, January 05, 2017 9:06:00 AM

    Interesting to see the cloud hanging in front of that building.

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  9. DebbieThursday, January 05, 2017 9:48:00 AM

    WoW!! where is this?? i can't say i love the glass - i do like the image. i am more drawn to buildings of yesteryear!!!

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  10. MarleenThursday, January 05, 2017 10:56:00 AM

    An impressive sight. Professional window cleaners can have a good job there.

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  11. s.cThursday, January 05, 2017 11:19:00 AM

    Its also possible because the facade doesn't have a constructional meaning anymore.

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  12. William KendallThursday, January 05, 2017 11:47:00 AM

    I know there's a lot of them in Toronto. I notice just a peek of the CN Tower there.

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  13. Bill Thursday, January 05, 2017 1:13:00 PM

    Very impressive! Nicely caught.

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  14. Taken For GrantedThursday, January 05, 2017 2:29:00 PM

    With all those glass houses I hope no one is throwing any stones. Love the clouds below building tops. That could be steam?

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    1. AndyFriday, January 06, 2017 4:35:00 AM

      Yes, It is man made steam. It is more noticeable on cold days.

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  15. RedPatThursday, January 05, 2017 4:20:00 PM

    And in 20 years the glass will have to start being replaced. Not very efficient!

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  16. BillThursday, January 05, 2017 5:29:00 PM

    That is impressive all that glass. Hope it is storm proof.

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  17. RevrunnerThursday, January 05, 2017 5:55:00 PM

    Well they sure do help keep window washers employed.

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  18. Paul in Powell RiverThursday, January 05, 2017 6:06:00 PM

    Looks good, but like they say, I wouldn't want to live there!

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  19. Brian KingThursday, January 05, 2017 6:36:00 PM

    Awesome reflections!

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  20. KayThursday, January 05, 2017 9:02:00 PM

    Nice shot. Depressing thought.

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  21. Margaret DThursday, January 05, 2017 10:28:00 PM

    Good heavens, such a lot of glass.
    Do like the clouds and the bit of the building - looks very effective.

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  22. CountryMumThursday, January 05, 2017 11:41:00 PM

    Glass does make for a much more appealing skyline though than just concrete structures. Love how you caught that low level cloud. Great photo.

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  23. Ildefonso RobledoFriday, January 06, 2017 2:15:00 AM

    Una escena de arquitectura moderna realmente impactante... Muy buena

    Saludos, amigo

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  24. biebkriebelsFriday, January 06, 2017 5:44:00 AM

    Yes this looks very different form bricks and concrete.

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  25. Sarah HuizengaFriday, January 06, 2017 7:19:00 PM

    So instead pay higher utility bills. Crazy!

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