
Explore fundamental principles of façade engineering, including designing and implementing glass facets and their construction methods, their components and connection mechanisms, and the logistics for execution.
Explore the curriculum of façade engineering, highlighting design, implementation, and logistic considerations in façade projects.
Explore prefabricated curtain wall systems with glass facets, including factory‑fabricated panels and unitized or unified options, for high‑rise, airports, hotels, and luxury residences, enabling quick installation and customizable design.
The semi unitized system merges unitized and stacked methods, manufactures the main frame, support frame, and panels in factories, then hooks them on site for fast, safe, weather-resistant curtainwalls.
Explore the stick system, a curtain wall installed on site piece by piece, enabling on-site design flexibility for mid-rise buildings and complex geometries.
Structural silicone glazing bonds glass panels to an aluminium frame with high-strength sealant, creating a sleek curtain wall with no visible cups, offering waterproof and airtight performance in high-rise towers.
Explore the capped cup curtainwall system, where visible face cups and pressure plates seal joints to enhance water and air tightness and structural stability for office and retail buildings.
Compare stack system curtainwall and unitized curtain wall system, highlighting factory pre-assembly and faster installation, and outline unitized system components, glass panels, anchor brackets, thermal breaks, spacers, and silicone glazing.
Follow step-by-step curtain wall installation from base point preparation to assembling mullions and transoms with insulating pieces, then secure the frame with high-strength screws and cup-and-stick silicone glazing.
Calculate glass panel weight from area and material weights, convert to linear load on aluminum, and assess deflection and safety factors against allowable stress to validate the design specifications.
Define curtain wall geometry by setting main grids and z axis, model a 50 by 100 aluminium section in 3d using robot structural analysis, fix joints, and add glass.
Convert glass weight to a linear bar load by dividing 115 kg by bar length, apply aluminium loads, and generate wind load in the y direction up to 100 m/s.
Set load combinations, run the calculation, and review the deformation and stress results—maximum deformation reaches 15 millimeter and maximum stress 198 megapascal, with shear and bending stresses shown.
Façade engineering is a dynamic and essential discipline that bridges architecture, structural engineering, material science, and project logistics. This course offers an in-depth exploration of façade systems, focusing on the full project lifecycle — from early-stage design and analysis to implementation and on-site coordination. It is ideal for architects, civil and structural engineers, façade consultants, and project managers seeking to deepen their understanding of how façades are conceptualized, engineered, manufactured, and installed.
You will begin with the fundamentals of façade design, examining the role of aesthetics, environmental performance, structural behavior, and compliance with building regulations. The course then dives into system selection, material properties, and integration with the primary building structure. Special emphasis is placed on modern façade technologies, such as unitized curtain wall systems, double-skin façades, ventilated façades, and energy-efficient solutions.
Beyond design, the course provides a detailed look at implementation, including the translation of design intent into fabrication-ready models, coordination with suppliers, and the sequencing of deliveries and installation on-site. You will also learn about critical logistical challenges, such as transportation of large façade elements, crane access, installation tolerances, and quality assurance protocols.
By the end of this course, participants will gain a practical, interdisciplinary perspective of façade engineering that is essential for executing successful, sustainable, and high-performance building envelopes in today’s construction landscape.
You’ll explore key topics such as:
Façade system types and performance criteria
Structural and thermal considerations in façade design
Coordination between design teams and contractors
Material selection and sustainability standards
Manufacturing and supply chain planning
Installation techniques, site logistics, and quality control
By the end of the course, you'll have a strong foundation in façade engineering principles and the confidence to contribute to or lead façade-related aspects of construction projects.