Waterproofing Design of Curtain Walls

Brown, Gary W.

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“…A curtain wall gives a clean, sophisticated, and unique appearance, which is now associated with contemporary design. In many areas, curtain walls are the only type of wall that would be seen against the city skyline (Brown, 2017).…”

Section: Glazed Curtain Wall Historymentioning

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Método sistemático para el diseño de muro cortina modular basado en los requisitos de proyecto y limitaciones de la industria = A systematic approach for unitized curtain wall design based on project requirements and industry limitations

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External envelopes are the image of every building creating fundamental component of the scenario of cities. Façades and roofs, are, in principle, very simple means of creating shelter. Roofs, however, have miraculously resisted specialisation and retained simplicity in most of the cases; while facades have developed and become more complex. Curtain walls are the façade of choice in high-rise buildings and an indispensable element of architecture for a contemporary city.Developments in the field of industrialization, energy conservation, environmental impact, digitalisation and lack of labour are nowadays changing the world of construction. It might be expected that during the coming decades building technologies and processes will change drastically. For that reason, there is a strong need to assess current design process to optimize and agile the work streamlines. PrologueExternal envelopes are the image of every building creating fundamental component of the scenario of cities. Façades and roofs, are, in principle, very simple means of creating shelter. Roofs, however, have miraculously resisted specialisation and retained simplicity in most of the cases; while facades have developed and become more complex. Curtain walls are the façade of choice in high-rise buildings and an indispensable element of architecture for a contemporary city.Developments in the field of industrialization, energy conservation, environmental impact, digitalisation and lack of labour are nowadays changing the world of construction. It might be expected that during the coming decades building technologies and processes will change drastically. For that reason, there is a strong need to assess current design process to optimize and agile the work streamlines. WEATHER PROTECTIONTwo requirements have been identified to define weathering protection requirements related to facades: air leakage and water resistance. Project brief factors that impact those requirements have been identified along with design variables that are affected.

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Section: Glazed Curtain Wall Historymentioning

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Método sistemático para el diseño de muro cortina modular basado en los requisitos de proyecto y limitaciones de la industria = A systematic approach for unitized curtain wall design based on project requirements and industry limitations

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A multi-criteria decision-making model for selecting curtain wall systems in office buildings

Hamida

Alshibani

2020

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a model that facilitates the evaluation and selection processes of curtain wall systems used in office buildings. Design/methodology/approach A comprehensive literature review and interviews with local experts were conducted to identify common types of curtain wall systems used in office buildings and their selection criteria. A questionnaire was designed and completed using multi-criteria decision-making techniques through face-to-face meetings with consultants in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The proposed model was implemented in prototype software as a proof of concept. Findings The results revealed that fire resistance scored the highest weighting of all the criteria. Furthermore, precast concrete cladding panels were found to be the best system for use in office buildings located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The model validation reveals that the score for any curtain wall system varies depending on the nature of the project and that the prioritisation of criteria can vary from one practitioner to another. Originality/value The model captures the knowledge of professionals who are experts in the prioritisation of criteria for selecting curtain wall systems. The research design presented expands the boundaries of knowledge of the relevant literature, through demonstrating a conceptual framework incorporating different techniques into a computerised model. It has practical implications through presenting a systematic procedure for developing and adopting a computerised decision-making tool, which aligns experts’ professional practice and requirements, for use in selecting fragmented options.

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Waterproofing Design of Curtain Walls

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Método sistemático para el diseño de muro cortina modular basado en los requisitos de proyecto y limitaciones de la industria = A systematic approach for unitized curtain wall design based on project requirements and industry limitations

Método sistemático para el diseño de muro cortina modular basado en los requisitos de proyecto y limitaciones de la industria = A systematic approach for unitized curtain wall design based on project requirements and industry limitations

A multi-criteria decision-making model for selecting curtain wall systems in office buildings

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