In recent decades, glass has become one of the most popular materials for decora􀆟on and construc􀆟on. Its ini􀆟al use in construc􀆟on was in carpentry, but with the later development of the industry, glass transi􀆟oned to the use of hanging elements and facades. The rapid growth of construc􀆟on, alongside technology and technological processes, has led to numerous innova􀆟ons and material combina􀆟ons, enabling new achievements in building dimensions. Glass facades have been developed and have become indispensable in buildings intended for ter􀆟ary ac􀆟vi􀆟es. The topic of this paper is glass facades, their early development, and the possibili􀆟es they offer. This work provides an overview of the current development of glass facades and their components, the poten􀆟al for further growth, and expanded applica􀆟ons describing the proper􀆟es and requirements that glass facades must meet. Glass facades are explained both as a whole and in terms of the dominant materials from which they are made, primarily glass and metal.