Steel Glass Roof Structure

The exposed structural steel roof framing members create a dynamic rhythm of light and shadow an effect inspired by sacramento s tree lined streets.

Steel glass roof structure.

The use of technical glass solutions and coatings can make your structural glass roof a higher performing element of your project. Many of waagner biro s steel and glass and façade constructions are instantly recognisable from the reichstag dome in berlin to the roof of the british museum in london and from the rain of light louvre dome in abu dhabi to the convention centre in dublin or the red bull hangar 7 in salzburg. The strength and stiffness of steel is such that supporting elements are of smaller section and therefore less obtrusive than would be the case with other commonly used materials such as aluminium. For a different appearance steel t or box sections can be used to support the glass joints within a glass roof.

Tubular and tension elements are used in atrium roofs and vertical facades to form elegant and minimally intrusive support for glazing. Wayfinding was integral to the design with unobstructed views across the public spaces a visual connection to the central circulation spine and ample outdoor views. These minimal steel supports can span large distances and can suit a more industrial effect design. Large deflections can be managed by careful detailing of fixings to glazing such that local bending of the glass is avoided.

In the hands of international façade construction specialist seele steel and glass are turned into seemingly weightless building envelopes.