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The Curtain Wall And Its Role In Skyscraper Construction
The Curtain Wall And Its Role In Skyscraper Construction
Building skyscrapers poses design and structural challenges to architects and engineers.
New York,
NY,
United States of America
(prbd.net)
18/01/2012
New York, NY. January, 16, 2012. Building skyscrapers poses design and structural challenges to architects and engineers. They are not only challenged to come up with a structurally sound building, they are also challenged to make the building aesthetically appealing and cost effective.
And most of all, they have to make sure the building offers maximum amount of comfort and convenience to its users, including making sure the building’s occupants are protected from the elements. The skyscraper must be resistant to rain, wind, fires, earthquakes and other destructive forces, both natural and man-made.
One effective protection for skyscrapers against the elements is the curtain wall. A curtain wall acts as a building’s shield against wind and rain, while also giving the structure a distinct look. Wind pressure increases with the building’s height. That’s why the taller a building is, the more attention must be paid on wind pressure distribution on the building. A curtain wall addresses this safety concern. As to a building’s aesthetics, a curtain wall acts like an artist’s canvass where the designer can show off his artistic skills.
A curtain wall can also help maximize natural lighting by allowing a god amount of sunlight into the building. This will result in savings on power costs.
There are different types of curtain walls, depending on what suits best for the building’s design. Metal and glass curtain wall systems are among the most popular types of curtain walls for skyscrapers and other multi-storeyed buildings. Installing curtain walls is a specialized area in construction. It must be done by companies that are experts in this area. A professional curtain wall company, like Gamma International, will help you realize your creative ideas. A curtain wall company can also help you if there’s any recladding work you need to do in your buildings.
Every skyscraper is different from the rest, and its structural and aesthetic components must be treated differently the other buildings. But what is common among all skyscrapers is their function. Skyscrapers are commercial buildings usually with units that are rented out. This means that every square foot of space is important.
The creative use of non-load bearing curtain walls will help a building maximize space. The good thing about curtain walls is that they don’t get in the way of the building’s main structure itself, and thus they don’t use up precious space. Instead, they are installed a good distance off the main structure and can extend from the first floors right up to the tip of the structure.
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