Net-zero energy curtain wall

摘要

Curtain walls according to embodiments of the present disclosure integrate a variety of energy producing and/or energy saving features and may be used to clad buildings to achieve net zero energy or low energy ratings. A curtain wall may comprise: a support frame; a grid assembly attached to the support frame; and, panels and cassettes each comprising a prefabricated unit attached to a frame; wherein the assembly is configured for ease of attachment of the frames carrying the prefabricated units. A wide range of different panels and cassettes with different functions can be integrated into the curtain wall, such as glazing, electrochromic, solar, photovoltaic (PV) and aluminum.

主权项

1. A curtain wall for an energy efficient building comprising:
a support frame; a grid assembly system attached to said support frame; and a multiplicity of panels and cassettes attached to said grid assembly system, said multiplicity of panels and cassettes each comprising a prefabricated unit attached to a frame; wherein said grid assembly system is configured for ease of attachment of said frames carrying said prefabricated units; and wherein said grid assembly system comprises vertical metal struts with steel pins, each of said steel pins comprising a cylindrical end and a spring-loaded plunger, said vertical metal struts with steel pins being configured to engage with said frames of said panels and cassettes, said cylindrical end being captured in a locking slot of said frame and said spring-loaded plunger being captured by a circular aperture in said frame.