Curtain walls are lightweight exterior cladding systems that attach to a building or structure, usually from floor to floor, to provide a façade. They modify the exterior appearance, but do not carry ...
The allure of all-glass facades and the pursuit of curtain walls with larger panes of continuous glass have often come at the cost of functionality. In these towers, operable windows are ...
Curtain walls are portions of the building envelope that hold glazing and exterior cladding. Curtain walls are lightweight, are non-load-bearing, and typically hang like a curtain from the building's ...
It is common for significant curtain wall leakage to involve multiple variables. Therefore, a comprehensive multi-faceted investigation is required to determine the origin of leakage, according to ...
The standard minimal curtain wall version comes with a perimeter frame that can be hidden in the building structure. Optionally a drainage gutter is provided to enhance water performance.