Benefiting from the solar curtain wall performance increase

Do curtain walls reduce energy consumption?

Despite recent efforts on heat loss mitigation (relying on additional glass panes, coatings or thermal breaks to framing elements) curtain walls remain a significant contributor to the energy consumption of such buildings.

How can curtain walls improve the performance of a building?

Integration scenarios are evaluated through SWOT analysis and performance criteria. The performance of curtain walls is enhanced by integrating adaptive technologies. Energy efficiency and the reduction of carbon emissions have become the main climate goals for newly constructed or existing buildings.

How can adaptive technologies improve the performance of curtain walls?

In the building sector, curtain walls (CWs) account for the majority of unwanted solar heat gain and consume most of the energy used. In this context, adaptive technologies (ATs) offer a wide range of alternative solutions to improve the performance of CWs.

What are curtain walling systems?

Curtain walling systems are significant in modern architecture, providing structural strength, energy efficiency, and aesthetic flexibility. These include commercial building aluminum curtain walls, glass curtain walls for the highest-rise office towers, and many others that enhance both form and function.