Principles of Curtain Walling
- Topics:
- Construction Materials
- Tags:
- Alcoa Inc.,
- Curtain Walling,
- Glass Box,
- Manufacturing
- Source:
- Alcoa
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Overview: Curtain walling is currently experiencing an era of rapid and exciting development. The external glass box is disappearing as environmental issues take centre stage. As well as their accepted role in weatherproofing and extemal aesthetics, curtain walling systems are now being asked to perform an increasingly active role within the overall structure of the building. Natural light, ventilation and heat are increasingly controlled by building users, which necessitates adjustments to the envelope design. At the same time, demand for improved thermal insulation and solar control is affecting the design of curtain walling systems and their glazing elements; while new technologies, such as photovoltaics, are starting to be incorporated in building façades. These developments are causing architects to reappraise curtain walling and recognize the versatility and environmental advantages of today's highly engineered systems.
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Format: PDF | Size: 624KB | Date: Jun 2002 | Pages: 16
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