Glass block assembly, system, and method of use thereof

A transparent or translucent block assembly comprising:

• a frame including a plurality of spaced apart horizontal plates and a plurality of spaced apart vertical plates that intersect in a grid configuration defining a plurality of cells between respective plates, wherein the frame is installed in situ at a location within a building that offsets the plates a dimensional distance from a rear wall in the building, wherein the dimensional distance at which the plates are offset from the rear wall is less than two feet;
• and
• a plurality of transparent or translucent blocks, wherein one transparent or translucent block is disposed within one cell.

A method of constructing a transparent or translucent block assembly comprising:

• constructing a frame composed of a plurality of spaced apart horizontal plates and a plurality of spaced apart vertical plates that intersect in a grid configuration defining a plurality of cells between respective plates, and the frame comprising side supports that are connected with the grid configuration;
• and
• installing the frame at a location within a building that offsets the plates a distance less than two feet from a rear wall.