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Fire Rated Glass Specification
Architects

Fire-Rated Glass Specification: What to Get Right

  Fire-rated glass protects people, keeps exit routes open, and is a critical part of life safety and code compliance in commercial buildings. Get the fire-rated glass specification wrong, and it’s not just a minor redesign. It’s a failed inspection and months added to the schedule. Whether the project is

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Reflection of Navy Pier Centennial Wheel in glass windows showcasing urban architecture by a commercial glass company. storefront vs curtain wall
Architects

Storefront vs. Curtain Wall: Hidden Factors

Most architects know the baseline: storefront systems are lighter, more economical, and suited for single-floor spans. Curtain wall systems are engineered for greater spans, structural movement, and multi-floor applications. For many projects, those distinctions clearly fit one system or the other. For others, overlap may exist and the factors emerge

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