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Architectural glass is glass that is used as a building material. Dedicated to the art and conservation of fine stained glass since 1980. Church glass repair lincoln architectural glassarts. Studies in the philosophy and practice of architecture focuses on the principles, techniques, and the philosophical context and practice of architecture. The most common architectural glass material is glass.
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