S.04 / Architectural glazing
Structural glazing
Specialist glazed areas where the support and visual treatment are resolved around the architectural intent and project conditions.
Overview / scope
The service in context.
MBE includes structural glazing within its specialist glazing offer. It is suited to briefs where broad areas of glass and a reduced visual framework are central to the architectural design.
The support, fixing, glass selection and interfaces for structural glazing are specific to each project. MBE should review the design intent and approved technical information before the detail is fixed.
Applications / discuss with MBE
Where this service may fit.
These are useful starting points, not a claim that one standard solution suits every building. Suitability depends on the project brief and approved technical information.
- A.01Feature façades and glazed entrance areas
- A.02Architectural screens and glazed links
- A.03Project-specific areas with a reduced visual framework
Delivery / start to finish
One accountable project route.
MBE supports the route from initial enquiry and estimating through technical design, manufacture and completed installation. The precise stages depend on the agreed scope.
- 01
Enquiry & estimating
MBE reviews the available drawings, schedules and brief to establish the scope needed for an estimate.
- 02
Technical design
Project requirements and interfaces are coordinated before information is released for manufacture.
- 03
Manufacture
Agreed components are prepared through MBE's manufacturing service for the approved project scope.
- 04
Installation & completion
Installation is planned with the project team and carried through to the completion of the agreed works.
Technical information / project specific
Start with the project requirements.
System selection, performance values, finishes and supporting documentation are confirmed against the requirements of each project.
For a useful project-specific response, include the following with your enquiry:
- Design intent, glass sizes and visual requirements
- Proposed support and fixing approach
- Loads, tolerances and interfaces supplied by the project team
- Access, replacement strategy and approved specialist information
S.04 / project enquiry
Discuss structural glazing.
Share the location, timescale, drawings and outline scope. MBE can review what is available, clarify the requirements and confirm the appropriate next step.