4 CONTENTS DESIGNING WITH CHANNEL GLASS Key Benefits & Ideal Applications pg. 6 How It’s Made pg. 8 Quick Facts pg. 10 Glass Textures, Colors, Coatings, Insulation pg. 12 Visual Privacy & Controlled Daylight pg. 14 Thermal Performance pg. 16 Acoustic Privacy pg. 18 Sustainability pg. 20 Aesthetics: Glass Curves & Corners pg. 22 Safety pg. 24 CHANNEL GLASS WALL SYSTEMS High-Performance Exterior Walls (Double-Glazed) pg. 28 Rainscreens, Ventilated Facades (Single-Glazed) pg. 36 Interior Wall Systems (Double and Single-Glazed) pg. 44 SPECIFIER’S GUIDE Channel Glass Profiles pg. 54 System Drawings & Details pg. 56 Maintenance pg. 68 Installation pg. 70 INSPIRATION | PROJECTS BY TYPE Cultural: Museums, Performance Arts, Theaters pg. 74 Science & Education: Schools, Libraries, Research pg. 76 Civic & Government pg. 80 Healthcare, Retail & Hospitality pg. 82 Parking & Transportation pg. 84 Corporate & Commercial Office pg. 86 Residential pg. 89