Glass facades: solutions and variations available to architects

Angled exterior view of the Écoparc office building showing a full-height STE-6000 curtain wall and reflective glazing.

Glass facades refer to architectural envelopes composed of glass installed on a frame. This article explains their principles, advantages, main product families—curtain walls, commercial windows, and Multifaçades hybrid systems—as well as several concrete examples created by STEKAR. […]

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Understanding Glass Cladding: An Expert Guide for Architects

Close-up of the Courtyard Marriott Brossard façade showing Multifacades aluminum panels and bands of tinted curtain wall glass.

Glass cladding refers to non-load-bearing glass cladding used in modern facades. This guide explores how the glass panels that create the cladding work, their advantages, limitations, and alternatives, to help architects design buildings that are attractive, high-performing, and sustainable. […]

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Quebec architecture: history, evolution, and modern projects

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Quebec architecture tells the story of a region shaped by climate, culture, and innovation. From the sloping roofs of New France to today’s glass facades, discover how Quebec combines tradition, energy efficiency, and sustainable design in its iconic projects. […]

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