Curtain Wall
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These blocks will undergo further testing to determine if they are safe.
The Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles. A. Zahner fabricated the 308 stainless steel ribbons using its patented ZEPPS process. Photo: ©A. Zahner Co.
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EFCO was approached during a search for highly durable and aesthetically appealing curtain wall a...
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Clear fire-rated glazing transfers daylight
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The 2050 M Street building will have panels of curved glass covering its exterior. Renderings courtesy REX, via Architizer
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TGP’s steel curtain wall mirrors nearby buttes.
The curtain wall and cupola mirror the shape of surrounding landforms
With sections of the glass curtain wall also functioning as an elevator enclosure, it had to meet the fire resistive wall criteria ASTM E-119 for 2 hours.
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Fire-rated curtain wall systems filled this subterranean hub with natural light.
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Midtown Community Court, designated as a New York Historic Landmark, embarked on an $18 million r...
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Chaz Schafer brings impressive achievements and experience to CENTRIA’s marketing team
Low-emissivity glasses are critical to making today’s buildings brighter, more energy-efficient,...
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