Experimental investigations of timber–glass composite wall panels

The importance of building large-size glazing into timber structures has significantly grown over the last decade due to the enhanced physical characteristics of glass panels and owing to the fact that proper integration of both materials, timber and glass, has a positive impact on the energy efficiency of buildings, which was one of the major reasons for carrying out our investigation. This paper presents the results of the experimental research on timber–glass wall elements where glass panes are directly bonded to the timber frame, leading to a load-bearing and visually interesting wall element which is suitable for lightweight timber structures.