Evaluating the Field Performance of Windows and Curtain Walls of Large Buildings

This white paper discusses evaluating the field performance of windows and curtain walls of large buildings during the early stages of construction to validate as-built designs, and during later construction stages as a quality control measure. Through several practical examples, we’ll illustrate how large-scale field testing can be used to assess building envelope performance in large buildings. Our objective is to help increase awareness among members of the building community on the benefits and limitations of field testing in evaluating the performance of the large vertical building envelope.