| Title |
An Analysis on the Envelope of the Glased Balcony Space in Middle European Multi-Family Housing Since 1990 |
| Keywords |
Multi-Family Housing ; Balcony ; Glass Envelope |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to analyze the envelope of the glazed balcony space in the middle european multi-family housing to illuminate the characteristics of the envelope of the glazed balcony regarding its composition types of glass envelope, balustrade and awning. A available list for the european case studies from the multi-family housing of Germany, Switzerland and Austria since the 90s was used to demonstrate the new phenomenon in conncection with the glased balcony and its envelope composition. The results of this study were as follows; the users prefer the balcony with its original form as a exterior space, but to use it as wintergarden and to protect themselves from vehicle noise, wind and pollution of the automobile they install the glass envelope in their balcony space. The opening types for the glass envelope are the sliding-hinged, folding and swing types with its specially high opening rate to keep the balcony as a exterior space. The composition types of balustrade and awning by their material and colors contain an wide variety which is responsibel for the multifarious apperance of the facade. |