Unitized system curtain wall TAIPEI 101

insulated glass panelaluminum

Taipei 101 is a 101-story high-rise building. The curtain wall uses enhanced double-glazing systems with tinted glass that offers broad vision from the interior. The slanted exterior curtain wall maximizes the penetration of natural light without any reflective glare. The high-tech insulated glazing has a special treatment that reduces two-thirds of the external heat to save energy and provide comfort. Approximately 20,000 units clad the tower and the podium totalizing 125,000 sqm of a pressure equalized, unitized system engineered to withstand seismic and typhoon loadings. There are also several special cladding features, such as the 2-story high 32 stainless steel elements weighing 5 tons each and the 14 m diameter discs with a projection of 4 m. The 7-story podium consists of many different systems, skylights, 5 mm thick aluminum hook-on systems, stainless steel and granite shop fronts, complex canopy designs and point system glazing. The podium is enclosed by a 42 m high glass skylight, one of the world’s largest indoor public spaces. Scope of Work 125,000 sqm (over 1.3 million of sq ft) of cladding and curtain wall.