Point-supported glass has been used for a wide range of applications since its introduction over sixty years ago. Previously we’ve discussed how street facing storefront facades can greatly benefit from point-supported structural glass in order to best display their products. Today we’re going to look at how these systems can be applied at transportation facilities such as airports, cruise terminals and train stations, giving them a classy, luxurious look.
McCarran Airport – Terminal D in Las Vegas, NV is a perfect example of what point-supported systems can achieve for these facilities. The highly transparent cable tension facade provides a great look out at the planes touching down on the tarmac and at the Sin City desert beyond. Aside from providing a great view, the structural glass wall also integrates horizontal shading devices. These devices connect to the cable trusses to help keep the harsh sun out of the eyes of occupants.
On a much smaller scale, point-supported glass canopy systems are great for rail terminals, bus stations, and any outdoor staging area where you need shelter from the elements. The Muni Metro Canopies in San Francisco, CA are great examples of glass canopies that provide function with a unique design. The flexibility of these systems allows for a range of applications and styles that can be suited for any project.
No matter what kind of transportation hub you are designing, point-supported glass facades are a great solution that can be fit to any application. From large, complex structural glass skylights or walls at airport terminals to simple windscreen walls and canopies at bus terminals, the range of styles can fit the needs of any facility. If you’re interested in learning more about how W&W Glass can help you with your next project, feel free to contact us, and we’ll help you get started.
W&W Glass LLC is a family owned business with a 70-year history in the metal and glass industry, one of the largest metal and glass companies in the New York metropolitan area and the largest supplier of structural glass systems in the country. We have over two decades of experience in the design and installation of various building enclosure systems, including stick-built curtain walls, pre-glazed unitized curtain walls, Pilkington Planar™ structural glass facades, and custom metal and glass enclosure systems. We install all of our work with our own dedicated union labor force. W&W is consistently the largest employer of glaziers in the NY metropolitan area.
