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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

An aerial drone photo taken on April 9, 2025 shows the construction of facade curtain wall at the international land-sea center in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.