The glass prisms found throughout Seattle's Pioneer Square were built to provide natural light to the subterranean passages constructed below after the Great Fire of 1889. They're an interesting feature to explore and are visible both above ground and on the Underground Tour. Purple ...Read More

Increased Productivity / Better Health / Reduced Energy Cost / Increased Aesthetics / Contact When the sun is out for a couple of days people naturally feel better about themselves. This is because sunlight helps to boost serotonin levels in the brain. ...Read More

As a professional architect, designer, or builder, when you think of pavers, what comes to mind is probably stone, brick, or concrete composite pieces used for setting into the ground as a walking surface. However, glass pavers are a contemporary and exciting way to switch ...Read More

Step Up Your Design with Glass Stairs What could be more dramatic than a staircase constructed of beautiful glass? Depending on the desired function, architects, designers, and builders can use glass either in the form of modular paver sections or in the form of ...Read More

Glass Wall Ideas for Modern Spaces Since its invention, humans have incorporated glass into their homes and work environments. This timeless material illuminates while giving us a view of the world beyond our walls. A glass wall can be a perfect design solution in ...Read More

Diverse Products For Glass Flooring Did you know that glass flooring dates back to the 19th century? Glass pavers were used in sidewalks as “vault lights” and, interestingly enough, in ship decks to illuminate below-deck spaces. In the 1940s, cities, and towns paved over ...Read More

Vault Lights The History of Sidewalk Pavement Lights Prior to their use in city sidewalks, vault lights first appeared in 1845 as a way to provide light below deck on ships. Invented by Thaddeus Hyatt, they reduced the use of open-flame lighting that had ...Read More