Operable glass block window

An operable glass block window, comprising:

• window frame means sized for insertion into an opening in a structure;
• a plurality of glass blocks interconnected to form a panel;
• resilient spacer means;
• window sash means having an exterior flange and an interior lip, said window sash means being of sufficient depth and strength for carrying said panel of glass blocks as a glazing material, said window sash means being of sufficient height and width to carry said resilient spacer means at the bottom thereof in a manner to support said panel of glass blocks and to allow for expansion of said panel of glass blocks on the other three sides;
• a glazing strip positioned between said exterior flange and said panel of glass blocks;
• a glazing wedge;
• a glazing bead, said glazing bead and said glazing wedge being positioned to cooperate with said interior lip to urge said panel of glass blocks against said glazing strip and said exterior flange to form a weather tight seal;
• and
• means for connecting said sash means to said frame means, said means for connecting being of sufficient strength so as to allow said sash means to move relative to said frame means.