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 a school, hospital, or a […]
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 only as design develops. That’s […]