Technically speaking, curtain wall is a considered aesthetic element on the building and its inherent tasks include providing protection and comfort from the elements outside the building. The effectiveness of its performance is also related to the level of maintenance implemented at the facility. Since there are so many components involved in a...

As previously mentioned, modern curtain wall design can be helpful to resist environmental loads (wind, rain, thermal insulation) as well as bear physical loads such as seismic and blast loading. In that regard, its components should be designed and selected with duration in mind. However, expectancy level of duration depends on building type, s...

Nowadays, modern curtain wall design benefits building facades with glass and metal to protect the interior and its occupants from the elements and create a safe and comfortable environment. Besides, curtain walls are an excellent way to bring natural light into the building in applications. Commercial Curtain Wall For commercial buildings, glas...

With constant development in science and technology, glass curtain walls are finding increasingly more applications and their structures are also experiencing great changes. In practical applications, spider glazing is part of the frameless glass curtain wall system where they provide a flush external appearance with uninterrupted views. Specifi...

Curtain walls today are typically aluminum frames infilled with cladding of glazing, metal, or stone. Connected to a building’s floors or columns, they don’t carry the structure but do serve to help keep out air and water, reduce sway, and transfer wind and gravity loads to keep the structure stable. In practical applications, in spite of the hi...