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Impact-Proof Glass for Greater Safety and Security in Schools

As the debate over safety and security in schools continues and the search for solutions continues, school officials and construction engineers are looking for answers to reconfigure access, redesign interior floorplans, and introduce measures to protect students from armed intrusion. Since the Columbine attacks in Colorado in 1999, over 275 school shootings have been reported. While some of these incidents were accidental gun discharges, events such as Sandy Hook Elementary (CT), Parkland (FL), Red Lake (MN), and so many more have left 250 students and teachers dead and many more wounded.

Basement windows are common targets for vandals, as their ground-level placement makes them easy to access and harder for property owners to monitor. Upgrading to high-quality glass blocks through basement block window installation enhances security while offering additional benefits. In areas prone to heavy snow, flooding, or extreme weather, glass block windows provide superior durability over traditional glass. They also stand up to accidental impacts from sports and outdoor activities, reducing the risk of breakage.

Glass Block is Perfect for Veterinarian Offices and Shelters

Glass block has become an increasingly popular material among architects and designers in recent years. Often used as an eye-catching cladding in award-winning buildings around the world, both glass block and glass brick offer unique functional and design benefits that traditional materials can’t match. From light diffusion and transparency to strength, durability, and sustainability, modern glass block continues to be a go-to choice for interior and exterior applications that prioritize both performance and visual appeal.

How to Prepare a Home for Hurricanes

As hurricane season approaches, homeowners in high-risk areas should start planning how to best protect their families, homes, and property. Hurricane Preparedness Week, observed from May 26 to June 1, is an ideal time to take proactive steps to reduce potential storm damage.

Daylighting: The Future of Architecture

Daylighting design strategies pertain to managing the admittance of natural light in the form of direct or diffused sunlight into a home or building. With the strategic use of skylights, windows, and glass block, artificial lighting requirements can be reduced without compromising heating and cooling capability.