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, ...

A well-designed facade will have a long life. However, poor detailing or design, fabrication or installation can all result in water ingress. Building Regulations require that the facade of a building ...

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 ...

Curtain walls are non-load bearing glazing systems which span between multiple connections back to the primary building structure typically at each floor/level. Typically, such glazing systems (i.e., ...