Structural Glass Facade

Understand the interfaces behind the glass face.

INSULATING GLASS

ALUMINIUM SECTION

SEALS & SUPPORT

Glass lites and sealed cavities form the specified unit.

The hollow profile supports the glazing system.

Gaskets, blocks, spacers and retention details act together.

Review the complete section.

Confirm profile depth, glazing pocket, edge support, drainage and connection details with the approved system. This image explains a section concept.

Coordinate structural sections with a consistent facade palette.

Dark grey Black White Bronze tone Silver tone

PROFILE SELECTION

FINISH SELECTION

Specify alloy and temper, wall thickness, section depth and connection details for the chosen system. These are confirmed with the drawings and project requirements.

Review powder coating, anodizing or other specified finishes with the required exposure conditions. Approve the color and texture against a physical sample.

Color swatches are indicative; available finishes depend on the selected product.

Select the appearance and full glass build-up as one specification.

INSULATING GLASS

TRIPLE GLAZING

LOW-E COATINGS

Two or more lites with sealed cavities.

Additional lite and cavity where specified.

Manage thermal energy transfer and solar gain.

LAMINATED GLASS

REFLECTIVE GLASS

TINTED GLASS

Interlayer and glass make-up to the safety brief.

Review external reflectance and visual character.

Color and light transmission to the elevation.

Build the glazing brief around the project.

Confirm heat treatment, laminated layers, thickness, coatings, cavity, spacer and edge seals. Performance follows the complete glazing and facade assembly.

Performance comes from the complete facade assembly.

AIR & WEATHER SEALS

DRAINAGE PATHS

Coordinate internal and external seals, perimeter junctions and compatible materials.

Keep intended drainage and pressure-equalization paths continuous through the specified joints.

THERMAL STRATEGY

MOVEMENT & VERIFICATION

Review thermal breaks, insulated glazing, spandrels and perimeter interfaces together.

Allow for the designed building and thermal movement. Agree required calculations and project testing.

No universal air, water, wind, thermal or acoustic rating is implied by an image.

Appearance and fabrication method are separate project decisions.

CAPTURED / FRAMED

STRUCTURALLY GLAZED

POINT-SUPPORTED

Visible pressure plates and cover caps define the glazed grid.

A flush glass face with silicone joints and support behind.

Engineered fittings connect the glass to its supporting structure.

MATCH THE COMPLETE SYSTEM

Review the intended external look together with glass support, profile sections, seals, anchors and installation access. The pictured details explain different concepts; components from different systems are not automatically interchangeable.

Section and fixing images are conceptual product illustrations.

Architectural glazing for distinctive building envelopes.

A clear expression of your architecture.

Coordinate the glass appearance, aluminium framing, joints and installation approach around the building design. From clean framed grids to flush glass faces, each facade begins with a considered project brief.

FACADE DESIGN

SYSTEM CHOICE

MATERIAL BRIEF

PROJECT SUPPLY

Grid, glass and sightlines

Framed or flush expression

Profiles, glazing and seals

Drawings through delivery

Architectural images illustrate design possibilities.

A non-load-bearing external envelope formed around the building structure.

Curtain walls combine glass or infill panels with a supporting frame or engineered fixing system. The facade is attached to the primary building structure and brings the glazing layout, perimeter interfaces and weathering details together.

GLASS & INFILL

FRAME & FIXINGS

BUILDING INTERFACES

Select visibility, reflectance,

Coordinate mullions, transoms,

privacy and opaque zones.

brackets and joints.

Resolve slab edges, corners,

perimeter seals and movement.

Pressure plates and cover caps create a clear architectural grid.

MULLIONS & TRANSOMS

Vertical and horizontal members form the

glazed framework.

PRESSURE PLATES

Mechanical glazing retention follows the

selected system.

COVER CAPS & GASKETS

Caps shape the external look; compatible

gaskets seal glazing interfaces.

FRAME RHYTHM, MATERIAL AND PROPORTION

Coordinate cap shape, frame color, glass appearance and bay dimensions with the facade elevation. Profile depth and fixing details are selected for the project.

Flush glass faces with carefully designed joints and concealed support.

CONTINUOUS GLASS EXPRESSION

A structurally glazed arrangement can reduce the appearance of exterior framing. Two-sided or four-sided layouts follow the selected system.

JOINTS & COMPATIBILITY

Structural silicone, substrate preparation, glazing support and curing controls are specified as one coordinated assembly.

STRUCTURAL BONDING AND WEATHER SEALING

These are distinct functions. Confirm the adhesive, weatherseal, substrates, joint geometry and quality records for the project. A weatherseal is not automatically a structural glazing adhesive.

Discrete fittings and transparent glass surfaces.

GLASS FIXINGS

SUPPORT STRUCTURE

Articulated fittings and compatible bearing details connect specified glass panels.

Glass fins, steel members or other engineered supports carry the glazing loads.

PANEL & JOINT DESIGN

APPLICATION PLANNING

Glass type, holes, edge distances and joint movement follow the engineered design.

Review entrance areas, atria and other facade locations with access and maintenance needs.

Choose fittings, glass build-up and supporting structure together. The connector image is illustrative and does

not define a load capacity or a fixing schedule.

Two approaches to organizing fabrication and installation.

STICK CONSTRUCTION

UNITIZED CONSTRUCTION

Mullions and transoms are assembled into the facade grid, with glazing and sealing completed through the agreed site sequence. Site access and weather conditions influence planning.

Frames and glazing are assembled into modules in the workshop. Modules are transported to site and connected through the specified anchors and interlocking joints.

Select the approach for building geometry, repetition, logistics and installation strategy. The external glazing

expression can vary within either construction family.

Connect the glazing with entrances, corners, infill and shading.

ENTRANCES & OPENING ELEMENTS

VISION & SPANDREL ZONES

Separate transparent areas from opaque infill and resolve the slab-edge interfaces.

Coordinate compatible doors, vents and access requirements within the elevation.

CORNERS & TRANSITIONS

SHADING & ACCESSORIES

Review internal or external corners, returns and connections to other wall materials.

Coordinate fins, canopies and attachments with their support and drainage details.

A coordinated facade detail connects the visible design with the supporting structure, weathering strategy and installation sequence.

Turn the approved facade design into an organized site sequence.

SITE & SETTING OUT

ANCHORS & SUPPORT

Review survey information, slab edges, tolerances and

Confirm fixing locations, adjustment allowances and

the approved grid.

interfaces with the structure.

FRAME OR MODULE PLACEMENT

JOINTS & COMPLETION

Plan handling, access and installation in the approved

Complete system joints, perimeter seals, protection

sequence.

and agreed inspections.

Installation scene is illustrative; the project method and engineered details govern the works.

Share the building grid, system preference and delivery requirements.

FACADE WIDTH / GRID

Share width, floor levels, bay divisions and opening locations.

ELEVATIONS & SECTIONS

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

Overall dimensions, floor-to-floor heights, corners and fixed/opening zones.

Location, design loads, target performance and project code brief.

MATERIAL SCHEDULE

LOGISTICS & TIMING

System preference, frame finish, glass make-up and quantity.

Installation approach, packing format, destination and delivery sequence.

BRIEF > DRAWING REVIEW > APPROVAL > PRODUCTION

PACKING > DELIVERY COORDINATION

Protect the facade components through handling and transport.

SUPPORT & SEPARATION

SURFACE & EDGE PROTECTION

Use the agreed stillage, crate or other packing arrangement with suitable padded contact points.

Protect glass edges, frame corners and visible finishes from contact damage.

UNIT ORGANIZATION

SITE DELIVERY

Link packed units and loose accessories to the project schedule and shipment list.

Confirm transport, unloading access, storage and installation sequence with the project team.

Packing scene is illustrative; the final shipment format is agreed with the order.

Confirm the system, materials and project scope before quoting.

Which curtain wall styles can be reviewed?

How do stick and unitized systems differ?

The collection illustrates captured aluminium

Stick systems organize framing and glazing through

framing, structural silicone glazed faces and

the site assembly sequence. Unitized systems use

point-supported glass concepts. Confirm the

workshop-assembled glazed modules connected on

appropriate system for the project.

site.

Can the grid and frame finish be customized?

Which glass options are available to discuss?

Share elevations and the intended appearance. Bay

Review insulating, Low-E, laminated, tinted,

sizes, section selection, cap profiles and finishes

reflective and privacy glazing. Confirm the complete

follow the chosen system and approved drawings.

build-up, thickness and required heat treatment.

How are performance requirements handled?

Can doors, vents and shading be coordinated?

Provide the project location, design loads and target

Discuss compatible opening elements, entrance

air, water, wind, thermal and acoustic requirements.

interfaces, spandrels, corners and shading supports

Assessment follows the complete selected

with the facade drawings.

assembly.

What information is needed for packing?

How do we start an inquiry?

Send elevations, sections, dimensions and

reference images. Add glass and frame

Share unit dimensions, quantities, delivery order,

destination and unloading conditions so the packing

preferences, performance brief, quantity and

and handling format can be agreed.

required delivery timing.