Reglazing Modernism: Intervention Strategies for 20th-Century Icons

The worldwide use of building envelopes in steel and glass is one of the characteristic features of modern architecture. Many of these pre- and post-war buildings are now suffering severe defects in the building fabric, which necessitate measures to preserve the buildings. In this endeavor, aspects of architectural design, building physics, and the preservation of historic buildings play a key role.

Using a selection of 20 iconic buildings in Europe and the USA, the book documents the curre...