Construction Specifier

APRIL 29, 2020

Modern, aluminum-framed curtain wall systems can meet all of these expectations and performance requirements, as well as construction budgets and schedules. A curtain wall system is one of several fenestration products that can be specified to fill an opening. Common terms and components.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2022

Chicago curtain wall manufactures file lawsuit against a former executive and his new employer in federal court for allegedly creating knock-offs of its easy-to-install glass curtain wall system.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 11, 2020

Bowdoin College’s Roux Center for the Environment, Brunswick, Maine, utilized silicone-glazed, fire-rated steel curtain wall to create transparency and promote occupant well-being. Should flames engulf the stairwell, the curtain wall also acts as the ultimate safety monitor for up to two hours. Photo © Jeff Goldberg/Esto.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 5, 2021

Type of wall construction and thermal mass of the material(s) used therein. Interior trim coverage could reduce air infiltration and preserve warmer temperatures near the interior surface of the wall. The post Predicting condensation performance of custom-designed curtain wall appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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BD+C

AUGUST 12, 2019

American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has released AAMA CWM-19, the “Curtain Wall Manual.”. The document provides guidelines for the design of curtain walls. It includes mandatory language, optional language, and detailed technical commentary.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 21, 2024

Drones, self-propelled modular transporters and a curtain wall that really does hang off the roof like a curtain are all notable technologies that made installing an 18-million-lb timber roof possible at Portland International Airport.

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Revit OpEd

JANUARY 13, 2014

This serves as a quick summary of posts I''ve written here about Curtain Walls and their parts. Curtain Grid Curtain panels Curtain Walls Mullions Post Review Summary' of Unfair Tagging Mullions 2008 New Posts at HOK BIM Solutions. of Unfair Tagging Mullions 2008 New Posts at HOK BIM Solutions.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Designing curtain walls to water penetration brings huge benefits for maintaining the security, thermal performance and comfort of the structure and residents. Get the detailed information on the design of curtain wall against the infiltration of water and condensation.

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Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 2, 2013

This short video discusses a technique using a curtain wall''s type parameters to create a flexible louver panel. Curtain Walls Louvers Tips Videos' It gets the idea of a louver across and it doesn''t involve using the family editor or arrays.

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Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 5, 2013

That post is about Openings and this one is about curtain wall panel doors. When people first make a curtain wall that is supposed to get a door they quite naturally assume the door tool is the right place to start. Curtain walls are special and they are made up of curtain grids, panels and mullions.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

New research by interior landscaping firm Ambius (bit.ly/2MPpiy3) 2MPpiy3) found that the typical office worker spends less time outside than prisoners. According to the survey, 35% of office workers spend no more than 15 minutes outside during their day, and only 26% say they spend more than an hour outside each day.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 1, 2023

By Kevin Haynes Designing the transition between an effective air barrier and fenestration, such as curtain wall and storefront, can present challenges for the designer and specifier. A greater amount of moisture is due to air leakage moving through a wall or roof compared to the amount of moisture attributed to vapor diffusion.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2022

Reflection claims in its lawsuit that it has lost more than $13 million in profits from lost bids due to LeVan companies misrepresenting and exaggerating the efficacy of the Talon Wall system. .

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 1, 2023

By Kevin Haynes Designing the transition between an effective air barrier and fenestration, such as curtain wall and storefront, can present challenges for the designer and specifier. A greater amount of moisture is due to air leakage moving through a wall or roof compared to the amount of moisture attributed to vapor diffusion.

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Revit OpEd

AUGUST 17, 2011

Yes that means you can select a curtain wall's system panel like Glass or Solid and then Edit-in-Place. Do you have a quirky design situation somewhere on your curtain wall and want to just make the change right there without creating a new panel family and loading and swapping? You can edit a system panel in place.

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Civiconcepts

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The majority of time spent relaxing at home is within the four walls of the living room. Therefore, this space needs to be visually pleasing with décor guided primarily by … How to Choose the Right Curtains For Your Living Room Read More »

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BD+C

MARCH 14, 2019

and Canada have much in common when it comes to design and construction, but a notable difference is how the two countries evaluate field performance of windows and curtain walls.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2012

SAFTI FIRST recently announced that in addition to meeting ASTM E-119/NFPA 251/UL263 with hose stream for up to two hours, the SAFTIfire CW Framing System meets or exceeds performance specifications for fire rated or non-fire rated curtain wall systems by successfully passing the following tests: read more.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 21, 2017

Glazing are the panels fixed into the aluminum or other types of frames to curtain wall construction. Types, Methods and construction details of.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

1 kcichowicz Wed, 11/15/2023 - 11:51 Fiberglass-framed triple-glazed curtain wall system with bird-friendly frit at Carleton University's new Engineering Design Centre designed by Diamond Schmitt (DSAI) and KWC Architects. Thermaframe Elevates Aesthetics and Sustainability at Carleton University!

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Water traces below an intermediate horizontal curtain wall framing member indicates past glazing leakage. Water leakage through the facade primarily occurred at horizontal bands of curtain walls, which consisted of two-sided structural silicone glazed (SSG) aluminum framed assemblies with insulating glazing units (IGUs).

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 11, 2021

Glass curtain wall façade (left); detail of touch-mullion shadow box within unitized curtain wall. These opaque glass assemblies are integrated into glazing systems, such as glass curtain walls or window walls, to provide visual continuity with adjacent vision glass to render an all-glass look to the building façade.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 3, 2023

Due to their structural properties, IMPs require less structural support than conventional wall systems, which require screws every few inches to secure the panels to the structure. The rainscreen is a pressure equalized wall system. The panels are lightweight, with a high strength-to-weight ratio and spanning capacity.

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BD+C

AUGUST 5, 2020

The design features two towers with the same window wall and curtain wall systems and alternating balconies. San Jose’s new tallest building tops out (BD+C) . The rooftop of the West Tower will feature amenities for indoor/outdoor social gatherings and private events with seating.

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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Cantilevered tiers of four and five floors and a scalloped facade of curtain wall and architectural metal make 100 Above the Park a striking design on St. Louis’ western skyline.

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BD+C

MARCH 22, 2017

Today, we see exterior fire rated glazing going beyond punched openings and into fully engineered curtain wall systems with the advent of ASTM E-119 rated fire resistive glass and framing systems. It may look like a regular window, but these advanced fire resisti.

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BD+C

AUGUST 4, 2020

The design features two towers with the same window wall and curtain wall systems and alternating balconies. At 28-stories, MIRO, a mixed-use residential project, is set to be the new tallest building in San Jose. The East Tower will feature outdoor seating and fitness.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Clad in floor-to-ceiling glass curtain wall and veiled with stainless steel architectural metal screening, Washington’s newest trophy office building has close ties with the historic Thaddeus Stevens School next door. .

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Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2020

Construction of wall, floor, and roof systems offsite has multiple advantages, including compressing the project schedules, reducing site labor and waste, improving consistency and quality control, and increasing safety for workers. Just about any finish that can be applied to a floor or wall surface can be used on the panels.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This might include a gap between two masonry wall units, between a glazing unit and adjacent walls, or between overlapping pieces of cladding. For the purposes of this discussion, a joint is an intentional break between two enclosure materials, components, or systems.

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BD+C

MARCH 23, 2021

The curtain-wall glass on an upper floor was installed simultaneously with metal panel walls on the floors below. One floor was completed per week through the use of a specialized concrete mixture that cures faster than traditional materials.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 31, 2020

Custom curtain wall solutions draw specialty contractor to complex projects ranging from resorts and casinos to an NFL stadium.

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Revit OpEd

MAY 7, 2015

If we attempt to attached a Reporting Parameter to a Curtain Panel Template we might see this error message. It's the result of attaching the dimension to the reference level in the view.

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BD+C

JULY 8, 2019

A curtain wall shadow box is a spandrel assembly consisting of vision glass at the building exterior and an opaque infill at the interior side of the curtain wall system.

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BD+C

MARCH 22, 2017

A new Brick Industry Association (BIA) study found that brick with Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) costs less than precast concrete, metal panel curtain wall, and glass panel curtain wall systems.

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BD+C

AUGUST 31, 2020

AAMA 851, “Fenestration Sealants Guide for Windows, Window Walls and Curtain Walls,” an FGIA standard, is the first update to this document that was originally published in 2009.

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Flynn

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Roofing, glazing & curtain wall and metals only account for 4.2% Engineering News-Record’s ranking of the Top 600 Specialty Contractors is out. of surveyed companies’ revenue, and Flynn still ranks 21st out of 600. Shout out to every member of the Flynn Family for helping to make this happen, again.

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