Facade
Date – March 2014
Location – Paris, France
Value – $10,000
Client – Century 21
Category – Commercial
Description
A Façade / curtain wall is defined as thin, Aluminum-framed wall, containing in-fills of glass or composite panels, the framing is attached to the building structure and does not carry the floor or roof loads of the building.
The wind and gravity loads of the curtain wall are transferred to the building structure, typically at the floor line.
Curtain wall systems range from manufacturer’s standard catalog systems to specialized custom walls.
