Largest Glass Roof In The World

It is three times larger than the magic sky control roofs that are currently offered on the mercedes benz slk and sl roadsters.

Largest glass roof in the world.

Each panel measures approximately 1 meter by 3 meters with a total surface area of over 10 000 square feet making it the largest smart glass roof in the world. Each panel measures approximately 1 meter by 3 meters with a total surface area of over 10 000 square feet making it the largest smart glass roof in the world. The single piece of spd smartglass that makes up the impressive magic sky control panoramic roof is the largest piece of smart glass to be put into serial production to date in the automotive industry. This list excludes dome shaped structures that are not self supporting such as the o2 in london which is 365 m 1 198 ft in diameter and supported by masts.

There are however some exceptions including factories and warehouses. Every dome in the world which was the largest dome of its time is listed below. The eden project is dominated by two huge enclosures consisting of adjoining domes that house plant species from around the world. The roof has by far the longest clear span in the world approximately 715 feet and is perhaps the clearest demonstration yet of the almost unlimited capabilities of concrete shells.

The tables in this article list buildings from around the world by usable space footprint and floor space here building refers to single structures that are suitable for continuous human occupancy. Located in cornwall the eden project is the world s largest greenhouse. The project took 2 years to construct and opened its doors to the public in 2001. The minnesota vikings american football team has announced the final design for a new vikings stadium which will feature the world s largest transparent roof.

The usa pavilion roof has 312 very large panels of spd smartglass manufactured under license from research frontiers by isoclima a leading high end glass manufacturer based in este italy. The aerium near berlin is the largest uninterrupted volume in the world while boeing s factory in everett. The 10 000 square foot 312 panel structure which can switch rapidly between opaque and transparent states is based on an electrically controlled film developed and licensed by the us company research frontiers. What is claimed to be the world s largest smart glass roof is now on show at the world s fair in milan italy.

The resurrection cemetery in justice illinois is home to the world s largest stained glass window.