Factory-Glazed Envelope Systems
Benefits & Applications
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Prefabrication has progressed from a condition born of necessity to a customizable manufacturing process that expedites timelines and provides a response to the current labor shortage. Prefabrication processes have addressed issues with environmental, supply chain, sustainability, and waste concerns.
Today, curtain wall and window wall systems are building components that can be prefabricated as a unitized system or put together on site as a stick system. Recognizing when to specify each can help to mitigate risk and delay, as well as contribute to a building’s overall aesthetic.
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Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in July 2024
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Analyze why prefabricated and pre-glazed building components may add value in the construction industry.
- Explore the fundamentals of factory-glazed (pre-glazed) curtain wall and window wall systems.
- Examine the benefits of manufacturer-fabricated curtain wall and window wall systems.
- Review several case studies where factory-glazed curtain wall and window wall systems were specified.
