Curtain Wall¶
In one sentence: Create a non-structural glazed facade system from a base surface divided into a grid of mullions and panels.
Overview¶
Workbench: BIM
Menu: 3D/BIM → Curtain Wall
Command: Arch_CurtainWall
IFC class: IfcCurtainWall
A Curtain Wall is a non-structural facade system made of a grid of panels (typically glass). FreeCAD creates it from a base surface, dividing it into a grid of mullions and panels at specified intervals.
Key properties¶
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
VerticalMullionNumber |
Number of vertical divisions |
HorizontalMullionNumber |
Number of horizontal divisions |
MullionSize |
Width of mullion members (mm) |
PanelThickness |
Thickness of infill panels (mm) |
When to use it¶
- Modern glazed building facades.
- Non-structural external cladding systems.
- Anywhere a grid of panels covers a curved or flat surface.
When NOT to use it¶
- Structural masonry or concrete walls — use Wall instead.
See also¶
- Wall — structural or non-structural opaque wall
- Panel — individual flat panel element
- BIM Workbench — workbench overview