Glass block interior partitions

[Allen42acj]

From Louis

They are in masonry, blocks,decorative blocks, glass block.

[alobartn]

It sure would be great to have a bunch of glass block options, since they're so popular. There's only so much one can do with transparency, material, and bump-map settings. The problem is the block edges and mortar get the the same bump-maps and reflectivity as the block. A quick look on Corning's site shows the myriad of choices we could have.

[lbuttery]

I just saw that Corning's site also has a designer called EZ-Design based on Sketchup that may be of interest.

http://www.pittsburghcorning.com/hom...s/ezdesign.asp

Lew

[ARCHIJEF2000]

Another variation build a frame from a slab with loads of holes in.



Then add geometric blocks( six layered cube), export from view, and import as a window. Colour up the glass blocks as required, there are many possibilities as regards textures, you could use materials which are not normally thought of as "glass", finally adjust transparency.

[Raijack3711]

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[ARCHIJEF2000]

Well shiver me timbers, This post is so old it should be on Chief Archaeology.

It's been a bit quite of late, so maybe it's time for everyone to bump their favorite old post.

[poelcat]

I just saw that Corning's site also has a designer called EZ-Design based on Sketchup that may be of interest.

http://www.pittsburghcorning.com/hom...s/ezdesign.asp

I just down loaded this it is for Sketchup 5 and does not work in 7

[sutcac]

That post just baffles me though. It's like they copy and pasted Louis' signature into theirs.

[Raijack3711]

I did that since Louis' post is so far, you all would know what I was talking about. It is on the first page and my post is on the third so I didn't think you all would know what I was referring to.

Sorry for any inconvenience, I've never used a post before.

[Raijack3711]

Where do I find the "Change Glass" area to Glass Block, posted or stated in Louis' post, as I cannot find it? I am using X1.

[dshall]

Where do I find the "Change Glass" area to Glass Block, posted or stated in Louis' post, as I cannot find it? I am using X1.

Select window
open dbx
go to materials
select glass under materials....
.... and change the material of the glass to whatever you want, (there is a material for glass block in library, do a search and you will find it)

[peterbrown]

I tried the wall with only one layer made with glass block (see attached) How would you get this look with this technique but no baseboard?

[dgavin]

Peter,

Clcik on wall and check no room definition.