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curtain wall

n.
1. An outer or enclosing wall, especially one connecting two towers or turrets, as in a medieval fortification.
2. A nonbearing wall, often of glass and steel, fixed to the outside of a building and serving especially as cladding.
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curtain wall

n
1. (Architecture) a non-load-bearing external wall attached to a framed structure, often one that is prefabricated
2. (Fortifications) a low wall outside the outer wall of a castle, serving as a first line of defence
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cur′tain wall`


n.
(in a framed building) an exterior wall having no structural function.
[1850–55]
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Soon after, he lowered the curtain walls, tying them securely to the trees so that, except for a little opening toward the beach, they were entirely enclosed.
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Technal also recently launched a new non-fire-rated curtain wall assembly which has successfully undergone the EN-1364-4 fire resistance test required in the UAE.
Technal spreading awareness on UAE Fire and Life Safety Code
Civil engineering and construction company Cladtech International LLC (CTI) has been awarded a contract by Al Saad General Contracting Company for the manufacture and installation of curtain wall facades for the Sail Tower project in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Cladtech awarded facades contract for Jeddah's Sail Tower
Technal's new non-fire-rated curtain wall assembly with Siderise perimeter fire protection have successfully undergone the EN-1364-4 fire resistance test required in the UAE, said the company in a statement.
Technal launches hi-tech building fa[euro]uA*ade solutions
28 August 2017 - China-based interior decoration and construction company Grandland Holdings Group has agreed to acquire all shares of Italy based curtain wall manufacturers Permasteelisa S.p.A from Japan-based housing and building products provider Lixil Corp., the company said.
Grandland to Acquire Italian Curtain Wall Manufacturer Permasteelisa for EUR 467m
An insulated curtain wall is an excellent choice for this barrier.
Controlling temperature and humidity with HVLS fans and curtain walls
Curtain wall, the long-time facade material of choice for Manhattan buildings, is now a preferred material for resurgent development in New York City's outer boroughs.
Gamco supplies curtain wall for Flushing tower
retractable curtain wall can be quickly moved into and out of place when required within the industrial facility.
Goff's Enterprises, Inc. Helping Companies Save on Wall Products with Retractable Curtain Wall
Technavio's analysts forecast the curtain wall market in China to grow at a CAGR of 18.98% during the period 2016-2020.
New Study: Curtain Wall Market in China 2016-2020
To improve working conditions for volunteers, the company installed a fabric curtain wall that reduced noise and temperature variations in the warehouse.
Food bank rewards volunteers with "pleasant" environment: fabric curtain walls separate workers from temperature, noise and equipment traffic
Memari presents this report prepared by the Committee on Curtain Wall Systems on the architectural technique of curtain walls, written for industry professionals with relevant interest but little experience in this specialized niche.
Curtain Wall Systems: A Primer
Hong Kong, Nov 6, 2013 - (ACN Newswire) - Yuanda China Holdings Limited ("Yuanda China" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, collectively referred to as the "Group", stock code: 2789.HK) is glad to announce that it has won a bid for the Marina South project with a contract value of RMB744 million, which is the highest bid price for a curtain wall project in the Singaporean history of architecture.
Yuanda China Wins Singapore's Largest Ever Curtain Wall Project Worth 744 Million Yuan

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