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- Rethinking Window-to-Wall Ratios: What It Means for Curtain Wall DesignAs energy codes and lifecycle concerns push project teams to rethink how much glass a facade really needs, curtain wall design is shifting toward treating glazing ratio, framing, and infill as one system-level decision rather than maximizing glass area by default.Sep 23,2026
- What Tightening Energy Codes Mean for Curtain Wall Buyers in North AmericaAs California's Title 24 and similar codes across North America tighten curtain wall performance thresholds — including a new mandatory U-factor baseline and stricter SHGC limits — buyers need up-to-date, NFRC-certified performance data rather than assuming past specifications still clear code.Sep 21,2026
- What GlassBuild America 2026 Signals for North American Curtain Wall BuyersGlassBuild America 2026 (Las Vegas, Sept 23–25) points to energy performance, daylighting, and testing rigor as the defining priorities for North American curtain wall buyers this year, alongside a growing push toward automation for customized production — themes that align with FOWALL's existing product and QA standards, independent of the event itself.Sep 7,2026
- California's Updated Energy Code Now in Effect for Curtain Wall and Window ProjectsCalifornia's 2025 Title 24 energy code is now in effect, raising U-factor and SHGC requirements for curtain wall and window systems. Here's what it means for your project.Aug 14,2026
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