With the continued advancement of glass curtain wall technology, the popularity of these systems has skyrocketed to an all-time high. Punched-window buildings have become passé as more designers ...

As architectural design continues to evolve, so too must the materials and systems that shape the modern building envelope. This course introduces architects to innovative, non-traditional façade ...

In a general sense, the term “curtain wall” refers to an exterior wall that does not support loads other than its own weight. Curtain walls are therefore nonstructural, and serve solely to protect the ...