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According to the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT), Curtain wall system is regarded as “a form of vertical building enclosure which supports no load other than its own weight.

Aesthetics
While the building envelope remains one of the most important exterior elements for building functionality, curtain wall facade can be an elegant component that helps to define the unique architectural aesthetics of the building. Vision panels and spandrel panels of varying colour and depth can provide a texture and weight to the building facade to enhance the visual appeal. A simple design with standard capping is typical of a basic curtain wall installation. Besides, feature capping can also be designed into the building facade. These can give texture to a facade and allows the architect greater design flexibility. Meanwhile, using an extended cap in one direction can enhance the vertical or horizontal emphasis of the facade. Another option is a mixture of capped and structurally bonded facade to create a modern aesthetic, again allowing the architect greater freedom of design.

In recent years, of particular design interest is the multi-level glass curtain wall system, which allows a staggered facade with transoms and mullions placed at different angles, which has been specifically designed with angles in mind so that the facade maintains good drainage. It allows the architect to choose a particularly striking design. In addition, opening vents within a facade will also have an impact on the aesthetic of a facade. Parallel opening windows allow an opening around all four sides of the window as well as give maximum ventilation inside the building. Studies have shown that this allows greater air circulation than traditional side or top-hung windows. It also gives a uniform appearance to the facade when the windows are open.

A Few Important Issues On Curtain Wall Buildings
A key consideration for curtain wall buildings is the regular maintenance of the building facade. The architect who specifies the system and the designer for the manufacturer would have to consider the cleaning of the external glazed facade at the design stage and develop a solution. This solution could be a cradle approach or a telescopic brush pole based on the specifics of the project in question. In addition, another point of great importance is fire safety. Modern curtain wall building regulations require curtain wall buildings to be designed and constructed to limit the spread of fire, although it is important to note that the curtain wall product itself doesn’t have to be fire-resisting in all applications.