A recent mockup test found design and manufacuring flaws in this curtain wall system In my first article I referenced the four most-common causes of cladding system failure: inadequate design, ...

In a general sense, the term “curtain wall” refers to an exterior wall that does not support loads other than its own weight. Curtain walls are therefore nonstructural, and serve solely to protect the ...

The design of the proposed Colman Tower in Seattle calls for a state-of-the-art curtain wall composed of high-performance glass and panelized brick. The advent of the curtain wall is one of the most ...

As architectural design continues to evolve, so too must the materials and systems that shape the modern building envelope. This course introduces architects to innovative, non-traditional façade ...

Glass facades remain the cladding of choice for residential and commercial projects—both in densely populated metropolises as well as suburbs. High visibility and improved technology in weather ...

Tubelite ’s aluminum-framed curtain wall, storefront and entrance systems enhance LifeServe's Corporate Headquarters, Blood ...