Block · 80–100 mm
Glass — indicative fig. M·53
Fire A1 Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon 1.24kgCO₂e/kg Low–mediumCompressive 1000MPa StructuralDesign life 50yr
Hollow or solid glass masonry units providing light transmission, thermal insulation, and privacy. Available in 80mm and 100mm thicknesses with various patterns and finishes for architectural applications.
01 Physical
Density 2500kg/m³
Specific gravity 2.5
Porosity 0%
Water absorption 0%
Hardness 6.5Mohs
UV resistance 5rating
Chemical resistance 5rating
pH tolerance 1 – 14pH
Surface roughness 0.5μm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 7MPa
Compressive strength 1000MPa
Flexural strength 40MPa
Shear strength 20MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.22
Impact resistance 3rating
Creep resistance 5rating
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 1.05W/(m·K)
Specific heat 840J/(kg·K)
Thermal expansion 9×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Non-combustible
Fire resistance level 60minutes
Ignition temp null°C
Flame spread index 0FSI
Smoke dev. index 0SDI
Heat release rate 0kW/m²
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 1240kgCO₂e/tonne
Carbon footprint 85kgCO₂e/m²
Embodied energy 15MJ/kg
Water footprint 15L/kg
Recyclability 100%
Recycled content 20 – 30%
Renewable content 0%
Circular score 8/10
VOC emissions 0g/L
Toxicity rating 0rating
LEED contribution 3points
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 50years
Maintenance interval 12months
Warranty period 10years
Material cost (range) 8 – 25AUD/block
Material cost (per unit) 200AUD/m²
Lead time 1 – 4weeks
Lifecycle cost 400AUD/m²
Annual maintenance 5AUD/m²
Market availability 4rating
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Excellent light transmission whilst maintaining privacy
- High compressive strength (40-60 MPa installed)
- Fire ratings available up to FRL -/120/120
- Good thermal insulation (U-value 2.5-3.0 W/m²K)
- Sound reduction (STC 35-40)
- Zero VOC emissions - chemically inert
- Maintenance-free surface
- Resistant to UV, moisture, and chemicals
- 100% recyclable material
- 50+ year service life
- BAL-FZ compliant options available
- Vandal and impact resistant
Constraints
- Cannot be cut on site - requires precise planning
- Non-load bearing above openings
- Higher installation cost than standard glazing
- Limited to modular dimensions
- Requires expansion joints in large panels
- Heavy weight requires structural support
- Cannot be opened for ventilation
- Difficult to repair individual blocks
- Thermal bridging through mortar joints
- Professional installation recommended
08 Applications
A1 Privacy screens and partitions
A2 Bathroom and shower walls
A3 External façade features
A4 Natural light diffusion panels
A5 Fire-rated separations
A6 Pool fencing and barriers
A7 Commercial shopfronts
A8 Stairwell enclosures
A9 Basement windows
A10 Decorative architectural features
A11 Security glazing applications
A12 Industrial clerestory windows
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.