While at the Alice Tully Hall and the Metropolitan Opera House, I didn’t get any of the same impression that either of the materials housed in these spaces had on other viewers, but upon further inspection and after hearing what the tour… Continue Reading →

1. IAC- Screen Printed Glass http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Edificio_IAC_InterActiveCorp.JPG The Use of the Screen Printed Glass adds a layer of privacy to the inhabitants of the IAC because while people pass by the building, all they see is the facade, however, in the… Continue Reading →

http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/black-marble_207024720.html Black marble is a type limestone that has a very shiny and reflective surface and hard to the touch. The random white patterning on the black marble is highly decorative and although it appears like scratches or cracks on… Continue Reading →

Materials Low Ecoatedglass: Low Emittance glass glass allows for the maximum amount of sun light to pass through with out allowing as much heat or cold in. Steel: Steel is one of the most common materials used in skyscrapers and… Continue Reading →