Consider glass curtain walls, storefront glass and glass partitions when modernizing a commercial retail or office space. Each of these modern glazing systems are energy efficient, non load-bearing aluminum framed functional options.There’s a level of sexiness and curb appeal that comes with an exceptionally designed space. Good design communicates not only to your customers and clients, but also to you and your employees.Consider the benefits of an office space designed around collaboration, cross pollination and interaction – one that eliminates hierarchy.What if your glass design presented an attractive image that invited customers and clients in to check you out?How might large glass panes that allow light to stream into the space effect the mood and overall feel of your space?What effect might these design choices have on everyone who interacts with your business?Here’s what you need to know about these commercial glass solutions:

Storefront Glass

Your customer’s first impression of your building depends on your storefront. A storefront with gleaming commercial glass doors communicates much more than what your business does, it communicates your tastes, aesthetic and who you are not only as a company, but as people. Updating your storefront glass makes a statement about your business and the type of clients you want to attract.Adding proper storefront glass may also increase the value of your building or space. In addition to its aesthetic advantages, installing a new glass front reduces energy and power costs. This can help keep your commercial space cooler in the summer and warmer in winter.Storefront Glass Design Advantages:Refreshed storefront doors instantly enhance the curb appeal and sexiness of your business or company.Properly installed glass results in long-term energy savings and energy efficiency.Using greater amounts of storefront glass allows more natural light to filter in and illuminate your retail space.

Glass Curtain Walls

A glass curtain wall system is essentially a non-structural glass facade. This modern glass alternative is often a lightweight and often cost-effective solution to traditional building design and materials.This system is not load-bearing, meaning that doesn’t carry any dead load weight from the building other than its own dead load weight. The wall transfers horizontal wind loads that are incident upon it to the main building structure through connections at floors or columns of the building.A curtain wall is also particularly advantageous for use in Nevada as it resists air and water infiltration, sway induced by wind and seismic forces acting on the building. Curtain wall glass systems differ from other glazing systems in that they span multiple floors, and take into consideration design requirements.With several different designs and styles, curtain walls update the physical presence of any business. These systems are also available for your personal residence.Glass Curtain Wall Design Advantages:Given its translucent nature, glass curtain wall systems allow for natural light to penetrate deeper into your office space or commercial storefront.Curtain walls are thermally efficient, which results in cost effective heating, cooling and lighting throughout your building.Curtain walls increase curb appeal and instantly modernize the look of your building or office space.Materials for glass curtain walls are often more cost effective and easier to install as opposed to traditional building materials and facades.