Written by Irene Turnbull

Published by Our Homes Magazine

A Touch of Glass - A Design Wonder

Since man first witnessed the vitrification of quartz when lightning struck sand some 5,500 years ago, we have embraced the use of glass in our homes and buildings.

Glass is used for everything from common household items – glasses, bowls and bottles – to significant architect ural components, allowing the manipulation of the light enjoyment of its historical contribution as an art form.

Not surprisingly, this very environmentally friendly and adaptable substance is an even more popular building material choice today as a result of huge technological advances that offer seemingly endless design options..

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