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This material is making a big comeback. Over the years, materials and aesthetics fall in and out of the design world's favor; there are few better examples of this than glass blocks. Once revered and ...

In case you haven’t heard already, glass blocks are back. In a big way. These translucent building blocks have been popping up in all of our favorite designers' work, and we’re ready to bring the ...

Have you ever wondered if glass block windows are going out of style? After all, they've been around for ages and are sometimes associated with more dated designs. However, these windows actually ...

Along with 1980s neon manicures and vintage ’90s blazers, glass blocks are making a comeback thanks in part to a new fan base on social media. One Instagram reel showcasing several types of the retro ...

Dear Nina: Complete glass block window installation kits are available, but it is not difficult to do it yourself using individual glass blocks and mortar. This will result in an extremely strong ...

Glass building blocks almost vanished from the home-decorating scene about a decade ago, but a last-minute reprieve is paying off with a new surge of popularity. ”At one time, about 1980, we were ...

Drop that window dressing -- that frame could soon go bare. Researchers say they have created a new kind of “smart glass” – one that can, at the flip of a switch, block heat and still stay transparent ...

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