Curtain Walls & Continuous Facades

Curtain Walls & Continuous Facades by AllGlass represent the pinnacle of modern architectural glazing, offering seamless glass envelopes that transform buildings into stunning visual statements. Our comprehensive facade systems integrate advanced glass technology with sophisticated structural solutions to create transparent building skins that maximize natural light while providing superior thermal and acoustic performance.

Our Curtain Walls & Continuous Facades solutions encompass stick-built systems, unitized curtain walls, structural glazing, and point-fixed applications, each engineered to meet specific design requirements and performance criteria. We manage the entire process from initial concept and structural analysis to fabrication and installation, ensuring architectural vision becomes reality. With expertise in both standard and custom facade configurations, AllGlass delivers innovative building envelopes that combine aesthetic impact with functional excellence, creating environments that enhance occupant comfort while meeting stringent building codes and sustainability objectives.

Why Choose Our Facade Service

Our Curtain Walls & Continuous Facades service stands apart through our comprehensive approach to design, engineering, and execution. We offer end-to-end solutions that integrate architectural aesthetics with technical performance, ensuring facades that not only look spectacular but also deliver optimal energy efficiency and durability. Our technical expertise allows us to solve complex design challenges, from unique geometries to challenging site conditions. With a proven track record of successful facade installations across diverse building types, we provide the confidence and capabilities needed to realize ambitious architectural visions.

Thermal Performance

Our facade systems incorporate advanced glazing technologies including low-E coatings, insulated glass units, and thermal breaks to optimize energy efficiency, reducing heating and cooling costs while maintaining comfortable interior temperatures throughout seasonal changes.

Design Flexibility

We offer extensive design options including various glass types, finishes, profiles, and structural systems, enabling architects to achieve distinctive aesthetic expressions from minimalist transparency to dynamic patterns and textures that respond to changing light conditions.

Weather Resistance

Our Curtain Walls & Continuous Facades provide superior protection against the elements, with engineered solutions for water management, air infiltration control, and wind load resistance, ensuring building envelope integrity even in challenging weather conditions.

Integrated Solutions

We incorporate complementary elements such as operable windows, doors, sun shading devices, and photovoltaic panels into our facade systems, creating comprehensive solutions that balance aesthetics, functionality, comfort, and sustainability

Advanced Engineering

Our approach to Curtain Walls & Continuous Facades combines architectural creativity with rigorous engineering. Each facade system undergoes detailed structural analysis to ensure performance under all anticipated loads and conditions. We employ advanced 3D modeling and building information modeling (BIM) to coordinate facade integration with other building systems. Our technical team develops custom solutions for challenging connection details, expansion and contraction accommodation, and seismic requirements. Through careful material selection and system design, we create facades that maintain their appearance and performance throughout the building’s lifespan.

Benefits of Our Facade Systems

Choosing AllGlass Curtain Walls & Continuous Facades delivers significant advantages for your building projects. Our systems create striking architectural statements that enhance building identity and market value. The abundant natural daylight provided by our glass facades improves occupant well-being and productivity while reducing artificial lighting requirements. Our high-performance facades contribute to building sustainability goals and potential certification under systems like LEED. Additionally, our integrated approach to design and installation streamlines the construction process, reducing coordination issues and ensuring quality results that meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to important questions about our continuous facade systems. Our FAQ section addresses technical considerations, performance characteristics, and project implementation to help you make informed decisions about your building envelope.

How do Curtain Walls & Continuous Facades impact building energy performance?

Our Curtain Walls & Continuous Facades systems are engineered for optimal energy performance through multiple strategies. We utilize high-performance insulated glass units with low-E coatings that minimize heat transfer while maximizing natural light transmission. Thermal breaks in framing systems prevent thermal bridging, while specialized gaskets and sealants ensure air tightness. We can incorporate dynamic glazing options and integrated shading systems to respond to changing environmental conditions. Through detailed energy modeling, we optimize these elements to achieve the desired balance between thermal performance, daylighting, and visual comfort.

What structural systems are available for Curtain Walls & Continuous Facades, and how do you determine the appropriate solution?

AllGlass offers multiple structural systems including traditional stick-built curtain walls, unitized systems for rapid installation, structural silicone glazing for seamless appearances, and point-fixed systems using spider fittings or tension structures. The selection depends on factors including building height, wind loads, seismic requirements, installation logistics, budget constraints, and desired aesthetic. Our engineering team analyzes these factors along with architectural intent to recommend the optimal system, often developing hybrid solutions that combine different technologies to address specific project requirements.

How do you manage water penetration in continuous glass facades?

Water management is a critical aspect of our facade design. We employ a multi-defense approach that includes pressure-equalized rainscreen principles, strategically positioned gaskets and sealants, engineered drainage channels, and carefully designed weep systems. Our designs incorporate redundant water barriers and allow for controlled drainage of any moisture that penetrates the primary seal. We conduct rigorous testing including static and dynamic water penetration tests on mock-ups to validate performance before full-scale installation. Additionally, our installation teams follow strict quality control procedures to ensure proper sealing and drainage system implementation.