It’s time for ‘80s lovers to rejoice: glass block tiles might be making a comeback. While the style is still not for everyone, more practical renovators will appreciate the functional benefits of this ...

Q.I am concerned about the security and efficiency of some of my old single-pane, first-floor windows. I think glass block windows would be more secure. Are they efficient and can I install them ...

Green plants and shelf in front of glass block windows - Ina Smirnova/Getty Images Glass block windows were trendy in the 1980s, and believe it or not, they were actually making a comeback then.

Q: I am considering installing glass block windows on some first floor ones for security. Is the solid glass energy efficient and can I have some summertime ventilation with them? A: From a security ...

Dear Jim: My house needs more efficient windows. I live alone, so I am considering some glass block windows for security. Are they very efficient, and how can I have some summertime ventilation with ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you’ve been in Pittsburgh for more than a few hours, you’ve definitely seen them. They’re in basement, bathroom and kitchen windows, of course — odds are you have one in your house. But they also ...

Before they became universally reviled, glass bricks were everywhere. Shower walls were glass brick. Small windows were glass brick, so were bars. Through their bubbled double walls, light played.

Heatwaves have become common nowadays since summer rolled in, and scientists are finding new ways to cool buildings. To counter this heat problem, a group of researchers from China has developed a ...