How does a curtain wall system improve building safety during strong winds?

Curtain wall safety in strong winds relies on structural engineering, tested retention systems and robust anchorage to the primary building frame. For high-rise projects in the Gulf, wind pressures can be considerable at upper elevations; we design mullions, transoms and anchor brackets to resist calculated wind loads and related dynamic effects. Structural calculations inform extruded profile thickness, reinforcement placement and anchor spacing to ensure panels remain secure under design gusts. Laminated glass and mechanical retention systems reduce the risk of dangerous glazing detachment, and pressure plate or captured glazing designs provide redundancy in retention. Where code or project requirements demand, we specify wind-tested anchors and full-scale mock-ups including cyclic wind testing to validate performance. Movement joints and flexible anchors accommodate thermal expansion while maintaining retention under wind suction and positive pressures. For public safety, façade access systems, fall-protection attachments and emergency egress coordination are integrated into the façade design. Through rigorous structural analysis, supplier testing and site supervision, a professionally engineered metal-glass curtain wall enhances building resilience against strong winds common at high elevations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other Gulf cities.