Aluminium Curtain Wall Design: A Technical Guide to Meeting Regulatory Requirements

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Aluminium Curtain Wall Design: A Technical Guide to meeting regulatory requirements

covers the technical and legislative considerations needed when designing and specifying Aluminium Curtain Walling. Through the use of a 'System design tree', specifiers can ensure the best procedures are followed for well-planned, accurate design, detailing and specification of the right glazing systems is critical to the delivery of sustainable, cost-effective and robust results - from design to manufacture to installation. It discusses the key legislation and standards that need to be followed in a systematic manner with reference to upcoming changes to building legislation, especially regarding safety, fire and thermal performance. By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:

• Gain an understanding of the history of glazing system technology and the various system aspects
• Establish a rational and systematic approach to working with ACW within legislative frameworks
• To have a clearer understanding of the various pros and cons of different curtain walling system types: which to use and when
• An introduction to the rules and building regulations that affect curtain walling, as well as gaining knowledge of when to start considering the technical aspects within the project timeline
• To know about the sustainable properties of aluminium, from end to end, and understand the role it plays in sustainable building.