So far, structural glass curtain wall has been dramatically used in modern high-rise buildings. In practical applications, as a result of increased industry recognition of the importance of energy efficiency, the trend is towards more energy-efficient glazing systems. However, considering that the glass curtain wall has long been affected by the...

You can imagine if a fire were to break out in a high-rise building, the spread of fire would be vertical – going from one floor to the next, following with the flow of air currents. This is because the void between the floor and curtain wall are not properly sealed. The fire will affect both sides of the curtain wall system causing premature fa...

In terms of the differences between curtain wall and window wall, curtain wall is generally attached to the building structure, self-supporting, and portray an expansive, uninterrupted glass appearance. For window walls, glazing is placed between a building’s concrete slabs, using the slabs as structural support. The system has a break between t...

Today, more and more people prefer to retro-fit their home with a variety of residential curtain wall systems and glass partition walls. In most cases, if they are installed correctly, curtain wall systems can provide excellent structural integrity, as there are fewer mullions and joints required. 1. NATURAL LIGHTING FOR WORK FRIENDLY SUITES Nat...

In general, curtain wall facade system refers to a building envelope with glass and aluminum to protect the interior from the elements and also create a relatively safe and comfortable working environment for the building occupants. By definition, curtain wall is an independent frame assembly with self- sufficient components that does not brace ...