Timber Curtain Walls for Public-Facing Buildings

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Timber Curtain Walls for Public-Facing Buildings

May 2, 2022

Timber curtain walls combine the elegance of wood with floor-to-ceiling glazed facades to deliver an architecturally stunning, high-performing timber-and-glass wall with unparalleled sightlines and visibility.

Timber curtain walls also provide natural daylight, passive solar heating, and feelings of accessibility and well-being among those who experience them. By extending the interior space into the outside, they’re the perfect design feature for public-facing facilities such as hospitals, welcome centers, corporate offices, and educational or government buildings.

Unicel Architectural timber curtain walls are powered by our industry-leading glass and glazing know-how, along with German RAICO Therm+ technology with its own invisible connector system and three-level drainage system. They can be installed on buildings with steel, concrete, or timber structures, and can even accommodate designs requiring load-bearing curtain walls.

System Features

Efficient thermal insulation to Passive House certification with Um,t = 0.80 W/(m²K) (0.14 Btu/hr-sq ft °F)
System width: 50/56/76/96 mm (2”, 2-3/16”, 3”, 3-3/8”)
For timber profiles from 50mm (2”) wide
Infill thickness: 6mm to 64mm (1/4” to 2-1/2”)
Glass weight: up to 600kg (1320 lbs)
Drainage levels: 2 or 3
Polygonal assembly up to 45°
Glass roof application down to 2° inclination

Key Benefits

Aesthetically pleasing, by combining the warmth and elegance of wood with glazed facades
Clean sightlines extend the interior space to the outside
Support design visions including the expansive use of glass
Promotes natural daylighting for a sense of well-being among occupants
Thermal insulation for passive solar heating
Load bearing capabilities