Cracking the Glass Code at 3,000 Meters: Yanyi’s Smart Glazing for Bolivia’s Landmark Mare Project

📍 Project Overview

• Project Name: Mare Building Project
• Location: Bolivia
• Completion Year: 2025
• Project Type: Commercial
• Client Type: Contractor
• Glass Supplier: Yanyi Glass

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.

Need performance glass for your next project?Reach out to us for tailored solutions.📧 info@yanyiconstruction.com | 🌐 www.yanyiglass.com