Typhoon Resistance of Various Materials in Curtain Wall Projects
Typhoon Resistance of Various Materials in Curtain Wall Projects Wind load is the primary external force acting on curtain wall structures. In coastal areas where typhoons are frequent, curtain wall damage during typhoons is very common. Therefore, special attention must be paid to curtain wall projects in these regions. This article takes the damage caused […]
Risks for Chinese Curtain Wall Enterprises Expanding Overseas
Risks for Chinese Curtain Wall Enterprises Expanding Overseas With the advancement of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, more and more enterprises are venturing overseas. However, Chinese curtain wall enterprises face considerable risks when expanding abroad because of the following reasons: ① Significant differences between countries in politics, economy, culture, religion, customs, and legal systems. ② […]
How to Choose the Right Curtain Wall Honeycomb Aluminum Panel?
How to Choose the Right Curtain Wall Honeycomb Aluminum Panel? Nowadays, honeycomb aluminum panels for curtain walls can be seen more commonly from the modern architectural buildings. Because most of them are light weight, high strength, environmental protection and recyclability. However, there are many products on the market with varying quality. How to select truly high-quality honeycomb aluminum panels? This […]
Why Construction Methods Matter in Curtain Wall Design？
Why Construction Methods Matter in Curtain Wall Design ? In the background of rapid economy development, curtain walls have become increasingly diverse. This phenomenon fully reflects the trend of increasingly diverse development of curtain wall projects. On the other hand, the proportion of existing building renovation in curtain wall projects has gradually increased. While some curtain wall systems are […]
The Evolution of Curtain Wall Systems in Architecture
The Evolution of Curtain Wall Systems in Architecture Introduction The curtain wall is not only a carrier of the building’s appearance, but also the crystallization of the integration of modern architectural technology and aesthetic concepts. Since the mid-19th century, curtain walls have gone through multiple stages of development from structural breakthroughs, material innovation to intelligent […]
Prefabricated Construction Techniques for Stick Curtain Walls
Prefabricated Construction Techniques for Stick Curtain Walls Prefabrication is an clear trend in the development of the curtain wall industry. However, due to the cost-effectiveness of stick curtain walls, they still hold a prominent share of the market. These two characters have brought about a new approach: making traditional stick curtain walls into prefabricated systems. In this way, it can retain the economic […]
Global Curtain Wall Industry: Trends and Challenges in 2025
Global Curtain Wall Industry: Trends and Challenges in 2025 Introduction In recent years, with the acceleration of urbanization and the continuous evolution of building technology, curtain wall systems have been increasingly used in building facades. From the early basic structure based on glass and aluminum alloy to the current diversified, systematic and intelligent complex system, […]
Coordination Principles Between Curtain Wall Design and Architectural Design
Coordination Principles Between Curtain Wall Design and Architectural Design Before starting curtain wall design, it’s essential to follow certain coordination principles to ensure consistency with architectural design. From the type of curtain wall, window opening method, grid design, to the selection of panel materials and the treatment of structural nodes, to lightning protection, fire protection, […]
Material Strategies in Modern Facade Design
Material Strategies in Modern Facade Design Introduction Office buildings are part of the urban interface and have an important impact on the urban landscape. Therefore, how to create a high-quality office external facade has become a hot issue. The commonly used materials for office building curtain walls include glass, stone, aluminum plate, wood, paint, facing […]
Essential Conditions for Achieving a 50-Year Lifespan of Curtain Wall Systems
Essential Conditions for Achieving a 50-Year Lifespan of Curtain Wall Systems According to the provisions of China’s “General Code for Civil Buildings” GB55031, curtain walls, as building components, should meet the following requirements: ① Follow the safety principles of building construction. ② Determine the design and construction methods based on its position, role and stress state in […]
