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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 used in architectural marvels the world ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Green plants and shelf in front of glass block windows - Ina Smirnova/Getty Images Glass block windows were trendy in the 1980s, ...

Glass block is back in vogue for two reasons. The first: having glass block windows installed is a cost-effective way to beautify your home and add real designer flair. The second reason is that ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. NYC, where I live, is a city built in large part from glass. It’s not the famed sheet-glass skyscrapers that ...

Who knew glass blocks could become retro-inspired furniture? This DIY shows you how to turn them into a bedside table that's stylish and simple to make.

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 ...

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 ...

It’s official: glass blocks are back in Vogue. This 1980s design classic has found its way back onto our design radar, and in turn, back into our hearts. The 80s might just be one of the most ...