Green Building Forum - Are "all glass" office buildings going to become a thing of the past? Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:44:27 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 Are "all glass" office buildings going to become a thing of the past? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12449&Focus=207130#Comment_207130 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12449&Focus=207130#Comment_207130 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 17:21:01 +0100 tony
So the result is that they are questioning if it is sensible to build all glass monstrosities, tending to come to conclusion that is not.]]> Are "all glass" office buildings going to become a thing of the past? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12449&Focus=207131#Comment_207131 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12449&Focus=207131#Comment_207131 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 17:31:19 +0100 db8000
Nonetheless I hope so. They're rarely attractive buildings and I cant imagine long lasting.

But if a "world-leading architect" and client want a statement, a shard or a walkie talkie, I still think they'll build it and hang the operating costs.

Guerkin excepted. I like that.]]> Are "all glass" office buildings going to become a thing of the past? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12449&Focus=207144#Comment_207144 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12449&Focus=207144#Comment_207144 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 19:19:22 +0100 Paul in Montreal
Paul in Montreal.]]> Are "all glass" office buildings going to become a thing of the past? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12449&Focus=207145#Comment_207145 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12449&Focus=207145#Comment_207145 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 19:26:33 +0100 fostertom Are "all glass" office buildings going to become a thing of the past? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12449&Focus=207146#Comment_207146 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12449&Focus=207146#Comment_207146 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 19:27:19 +0100 barney
So neither insane not developed by the brainless in my experience

Regards

Barney]]> Are "all glass" office buildings going to become a thing of the past? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12449&Focus=207147#Comment_207147 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12449&Focus=207147#Comment_207147 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 19:41:57 +0100 owlman
On the contrary, as PV glass technology moves on and the "all glass" building becomes a net generator of electricity the likelihood may be that eventually there will be more glass facades, even if they mask something different underneath. Glass is infinitely recyclable too.]]> Are "all glass" office buildings going to become a thing of the past? https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12449&Focus=207148#Comment_207148 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=12449&Focus=207148#Comment_207148 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 21:04:51 +0100 Mackers