Evaluation and selection of curtain wall systems for medium-high rise building construction

摘要: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a systematic approach for the evaluation and selection curtain wall systems medium-high rise building construction. Design/methodology/approach authors have identified different types that are commonly used in construction industry Saudi Arabia; examined various performance as well financial non-financial criteria affecting these systems; subjected several filtering processes, namely feasibility ranking, by comparison weighted facilitate making decision on most suitable system select. Findings analysis collected data indicated precast concrete considered be first choice. second choice prefabricated brick panel system. Originality/value Curtain walls recognized elements o...