Some manufacturers are using fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) technology to create curtain wall components, reinforcements, and pressure plates that can be incorporated into the hollow chambers of aluminum frames to significantly bolster the system’s overall...
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FOR. design planning has brought the world of French author Jules Verne’s novel, The Mysterious Island, to life with the creation of L'Île Mystérieuse—a museum, restaurant lounge, and boutique.
The emergence of energy-efficient glazing has also made it possible to let natural light in while controlling heat and glare.
U-Factor: Beyond compliance to standards
(11/25/2021)
Commercial building designs incorporate large spans of glass to create a modern appearance and a sense of connection to the larger world.
The building enclosure is the ‘skin’ of a structure and protects occupants from the exterior environment. The driving factors of enclosure design have evolved through the decades.
Thermally improving curtain wall systems
(12/24/2020)
Curtain wall systems provide excellent access to daylight and views that are desired by the building owners and occupants for health and productivity. However, the increasing stringency of building codes has created a conflict...
MAD Architects unveil its design for the 2024 Paris Olympics’ Aquatic Centre. The firm has teamed up with three French studios, Jacques Rougerie Architecture, Atelier Phileas Architecture, and Apma Architecture on this project.
Montréal hotel marries elegance and modernity
(01/08/2020)
At the heart of Montréal’s Golden Square Mile, against the backdrop of Mount Royal, the Four Seasons Hotel Montréal building combines classic elegance and contemporary style.
Since roll-formed and laser-welded steel methodology is relatively new for curtain walls, this article addresses three relevant inaccuracies as they relate to Canada’s snow-laden winters, subarctic temperatures, and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental...
The new 707 Fifth AAA office tower in downtown Calgary features a distinctive, curved glass appearance and creates a high energy-efficiency workspace with a triple-glazed, curved glass curtain wall system.
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