Cable-net facade
Prestressed cable grids point-fix glass to create large lobby walls with minimal structural sections.
Cables resist wind while allowing substantial deflection, and glass must accommodate that movement. The system differs from a rigid frame.
Airports, lobbies, and atria use it for openness. Prestress, anchors, and corrosion protection are central.
Tensioning sequence and temporary bracing are critical during erection.
Maintenance planning must allow individual pane replacement and future cable retensioning.
