Glass Folded Plate Facade

The aim of this thesis, is to explore the design possibilities of a glass folded plate facade, in which glass is understood as a planar structural element. This design is proposed having in mind the way the folded plate principle, stiffens the facade against buckling and lateral wind load, having an even distribution of the flow of forces. In this context all the planar structural elements are made from glass, with the possibility of steel reinforcement on their edges. Due to the lack of knowledge in the field of glass folded plate structures, a research has to be conducted in order to determine the possible technical advantages and disadvantages of such a system, and the way it can be practically implemented.Architecture and The Built EnvironmentArchitectural Engineering and TechnologyBuilding Technolog