3-in-1: Aesthetics, Performance, and Sustainability
Fused Recycled Glass Material for Architectural Applications
Architects and specifiers are increasingly seeking materials that align with both environmental goals and high-performance standards. This newly published journal article offers a compelling solution: fused recycled glass material made from post-consumer waste, rigorously tested for architectural use.
This innovative material was the foundation of Dr. Tyra Oseng-Rees’s PhD research and now the focus of her business, Oseng-Rees Reflection and has now undergone further extensive environmental and impact testing through a collaborative effort across several Welsh universities. The research team, including Andrew Clayton, Neil Haigh, David Coathup from OpTIC Technology Centre at Wrexham Univerwsity, and John Tomes at Aberystwyth University , confirmed the tiles’ durability and resilience, making them a viable option for both interior and exterior applications.
The study, featured in Glass Structures & Engineering – Springer, Issue 3 of 2025, demonstrates how sustainable materials can meet the demands of modern architecture without compromising on aesthetics or structural integrity.
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Image 1: Glass Structures & Engineering – Springer, Issue 3 of 2025 in print. Featuring the published journal and its front cover showcasing groundbreaking research in sustainable glass materials.
Image 2: Original cover image featured in the journal. A handcrafted fused recycled glass tile by Tyra Oseng-Rees, captured by Garry Bartlett for the CraftHub EU project. Contributed by UWTSD.
Image 3: The Buttermarket glass wall installation. A real-world application of the tested fused recycled glass tiles, demonstrating their durability and performance in an outdoor architectural environment.
