Curtain Wall

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf building element
gptkbp:attachedTo building structure
gptkbp:canBe stick system
unitized system
gptkbp:commonIn skyscrapers
commercial buildings
gptkbp:compatibleWith building load
gptkbp:feature thermal insulation
sound insulation
air and water resistance
gptkbp:function non-structural outer covering
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Curtain Wall
gptkbp:introducedIn early 20th century
gptkbp:material gptkb:glass
aluminum
stone veneer
metal panels
gptkbp:purpose weather protection
aesthetic design
gptkbp:regulates building codes
gptkbp:relatedTo storefront system
window wall
gptkbp:requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:supports its own weight
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:architecture
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Medieval_Castle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6