Curtain walls can add drama and dimension ... They can also be used to create a colorful focal wall. But these decorative dressings aren’t just for show. They also block sounds, create privacy, ...

During the structural load tests, a section of the curtain wall’s anchorage failed when subjected to a negative load of -2.5 kPa (-52 psf)—simulating suction forces caused by wind. The end result: ...

The wall should be sealed with non-shrinking, non-hardening caulk.Illustration: Acoustic Dimensions. The typical approach involves constructing a filler partition composed of two pieces of drywall ...

Correctly installed curtain wall offers very low leakage rates. However, the problem tends to be around the perimeter at the interface of the construction and curtain wall. In this test, a mobile test ...

Curtains can decorate more than just windows. Here are some fun and clever ways to incorporate a curtain wall into your home (plus why you should do it).

A curtain wall is designed to resist air and water infiltration, wind forces, seismic forces, and its own dead load. Modern curtain wall systems can accommodate large amounts of movement without glass ...

The new Ballet Memphis building, designed by Archimania, reveals itself in layers. It houses rehearsal space for the professional dance company, a dance school for over 200 children, and community ...

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 ...

To achieve The Square at South End’s aesthetic, performance and sustainability goals, the architectural team specified EFCO ...

The team that recently replaced the curtain wall of Manhattan's United Nations Secretariat Building knows that from experience.At first, the mandate from the U.N. sounded simple enough: replicate ...