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High-Altitude Glass Engineering: Yanyi’s Custom Solutions for Bolivia’s Mare Building

TIME: 2025-05-29     READ: 107    AUTHOR:

Project Overview

  • Project Name: Mare Building Project

  • Location: Bolivia

  • Completion Year: 2025

  • Project Type: Commercial

  • Client Type: Contractor

  • Glass Supplier: Yanyi Glass

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Located in Bolivia’s high-altitude region, the Mare Building presented a complex set of challenges for architectural glass application. The client required glass that delivered energy efficiency, safety, sound insulation, and impact resistance, while also meeting the needs for high-altitude pressure performance, oversized glass delivery, and integrated glass structure solutions for sky-viewing platforms and glass staircases.

Project Challenges & Client Requirements

  1. Altitude Pressure Differential: Standard IGUs risk bulging or failure due to pressure imbalances over 3,500 meters above sea level.

  2. Thermal Performance: Strong UV radiation and large day-night temperature swings require low U-values and superior insulation.

  3. Oversized Glass Logistics: Transportation and installation of large-format façade glass presented logistical and safety challenges.

  4. Structural Glass Integration: The design included elevated platforms and staircases that required glass to bear load and provide transparency.

  5. Aesthetic Customization: The client requested non-standard dimensions, color options, and curved or shaped glass formats.


Yanyi Glass Tailored Solutions

Yanyi Glass not only delivered certified products but also offered engineering support, logistics planning, and installation coordination to address all key pain points.

1) Insulating Glass with Low-E & Capillary Technology

Specification: 4.4.1 Laminated Clear Glass + 14A Spacer + 6mm Online Low-E Toughened + Capillary Tube Solution Highlights:

  • Altitude-Adapted: Capillary tubes balance internal and external air pressure, preventing deformation or rupture at high altitudes

  • Energy Efficient: Online Low-E coating reflects solar heat and improves insulation, reducing U-values significantly

  • Safety & Acoustics: Laminated structure improves impact resistance and offers enhanced sound insulation

  • Certification: Fully CE-compliant for international building standards


2) Structural SGP Laminated Glass

Specification: 10mm + 10mm + 10mm Toughened Glass with Dual SGP Inter layers Solution Highlights:

  • High Load Capacity: SGP inter layers maintain structural integrity even after breakage, ideal for elevated platforms

  • Transparent Strength: Suitable for observation decks and glass bridges with both safety and visual performance

  • UV Resistance & Clarity: SGP resists yellowing under strong sunlight, maintaining clarity over time

  • Structural Compliance: Supports architectural requirements for glass staircases and platform structures


3) Multi-Layer PVB Laminated Glass

Specification: 8+8+8+8mm Toughened Glass with Multiple PVB Interlayers Solution Highlights:

  • Maximum Impact Resistance: Multi-layer PVB enhances durability for public-access façades

  • Enhanced Acoustic Control: Multi-inter layer structure effectively dampens noise transmission

  • Daylight & UV Control: High light transmittance with 99% UV rejection

  • Safe Transport & Handling: Reinforced panel rigidity supports long-distance transport and high-rise installation


Technical Support & Customization

  • Structural Engineering Support: Glass staircase and platform load calculations & design consultations provided

  • Customization Options: Non-standard sizing, color coating, multi-layer construction, and shaped cutting available

  • Oversized Logistics Planning: Reinforced wooden crates + shockproof packaging for secure delivery

  • Comprehensive Technical Documents: Performance reports, certifications, and detailed shop drawings delivered


Project Results & Client Feedback

  • Façade glass installation has proceeded smoothly; IGUs remain stable at altitude without visible distortion or stress

  • Glass staircases and platforms achieve both visual and structural goals with full safety compliance

  • Thermal simulation shows improved performance and significant energy savings post-installation

  • Client Feedback: Timely delivery, professional packaging, effective installation—future phases to continue collaboration

About Yanyi Glass

Yanyi Glass is a trusted global supplier of high-performance architectural glass, offering insulating, laminated, decorative, and structural products. With CE, IGCC, SGCC,  and other international certifications, we provide not only high-quality products, but also customized solutions, engineering support, and full-scope delivery management.