In Great Glass Buildings, Peter and Jennifer Hyatt present fifty exemplary modern projects that explore a number of theories about the nature, mystique and attraction of glass in the architecture of the past few years. Variously performing roles that include giftwrap, lightweight armour, transmitter and insulator, glass began its re-emergence as an architectural force during the 1990s, as a symbol of new modernism, and is described by the authors as 'the DNA of the new modernity'. Advances in glass-making and construction technology and the advent of structural glazing, fixing systems, glass coatings and waterproof connections have transformed the ambitious dreams of the past into reality. Glass and sustainable design principles are increasingly interdependent, and together are embraced by forward-thinking architects.

'Great Glass Buildings reveals delight in the illuminated, magical form and space. Whether public or private, these projects trigger a strong human response to the temporal, spiritual and physical worlds. Works as diverse as teahouse, private residence, public spa and grand civic gesture indicates new modernism's appeal.'

Content - Introduction, 30 St. Mary Axe, United Kingdom, Atami Water/Glass Residence, Japan, The Atrium at Federation Square, Australia, Austrian School (Osterreichische Schule), Hungary, Bark Design Studio, Canada, Burda Media Park, Germany, Carousel Pavillion, Australia, Cellular Operations Headquarters, United Kingdom, Central Foyer of Bremen University, Germany, The Christ Pavillion, Germany, City Hall, United Kingdom, Federal Ministry for Consumer Protection, Food and Agriculture (BMVEL). Germany, Grammar School Markt Inderdorf, Germany, Hauer King House, United Kingdom, Headquarters of Deutsche Post AG, Germany, Herz Jesu Kirche (Church of the Sacred Heart), Germany, Hotel Habita, Mexico, House IA, Mexico, House in Wales, United Kingdom, House R 128, Germany, HydraPier, The Netherlands, ING Group Headquarters, The Netherlands, Jenkins Robson House, Australia, Koehler House, Canada, The Lowry Centre, United Kingdom, Lyon Airport Station, France, Maison Hermes, Japan, Mineral Bath Extension and Renovation, Germany, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, United States of America, Motor Show Stand for AUDI AG, Germany, Multimedia Library (Mediatheque), France, Municipal Library (Stadt-und Landesbibliothek), Germany, NatWest Media Centre, United Kingdom, The New 42nd Street Studios, United States of America, Newman House, Australia, Nomentana Residence, United States of America, North German State Clearing Bank Building (Nord LB), Germany, Osaka Maritime Museum, Japan, Parque Espana Residential Building, Mexico, Picture Window House, Japan, Portland International Airport, United States of America, Singapore Arts Centre, Singapore, Software Manufacturer, United States of America, Solar Tube, Austria, Sondica Airport, New Terminal, Spain, Tea House (Fukyo), Japan, Troyes Mediatheque (Mediatheque de l'Agglomeration Troyenne), France, Uptown Munchen, Germany, The Westin New York at Times Square, Unites States of America