JOURNAL
Sahand Alton journal
Short technical notes on dry facade, glass, details, and materials — written from the job.
Technical notes
Dry ceramic facade — ventilated porcelain systems
A ventilated ceramic facade is porcelain or terracotta panels fixed mechanically to a substructure, without mortar.
Technical notes
What is a dry facade? Installation, benefits, and technical rules
Dry cladding fixes the finish layer mechanically to the building, not with mortar.
Technical notes
Curtain wall — engineering and installation notes
A curtain wall is a separate framed skin that takes self-weight, wind, and seismic load back to the primary structure.
Technical notes
UHPC facades — ultra-high performance concrete skins
UHPC is a high-strength cementitious composite used for thin panels and complex facade forms.
Technical notes
Aluminum composite panels (ACP) — an engineering note
ACP is a sandwich of two aluminum skins and a core, widely used on contemporary elevations.
Technical notes
Spider glazing — point-fixed glass
Spider facades hold glass on point fixings — fins, rotules, and connectors.
Technical notes
Dry facade versus wet facade — nine criteria
The difference is more than installation method; it changes the whole envelope.
Technical notes
Glass handrails — types, installation, and code
Glass handrails protect stairs, balconies, and roof gardens with laminated glass and point or continuous fixings.