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New and improved methods of design and analysis together with new materials, computer automated manufacturing methods, provide us with endless opportunities to advance the design and performance of the building envelope. At Meinhardt Facade Technology, we are at the forefront of this development, and are proud to have contributed the following innovations to the development of building facades:

1994 Introduced tapered mullion and transom sections in unitized curtain walls, to improve vision lines and reduce bulky internal trims.
1994 Developed first unitized curtain wall with flush sash frames. These are now standard on many quality buildings.
1995 Introduced integrated BMU rail systems into unitized curtain walls with concealed pin system to maintain track alignment.
1996 Developed unbraced pre-tensioned glass walls with integrated remote monitoring system. Cross bracing and lateral ties were not required as the system was stabilized by pre-loading and in-plane restraint from the glass.
1997 Designed Hong Kong's first externally ventilated double facade for acoustic performance, thermal performance and comfort, including walk through cavity for easy cleaning and minimal disruption to occupants.
1998 Introduced railway platform screen doors using aluminum framing rather than stainless steel, and improved glass modulation, to facilitate enormous cost savings and improve aesthetics, advertising opportunities and user friendliness.
1999 First factory applied, granite-faced precast concrete panel system to be used in Hong Kong. Providing a stronger and more durable fixing method than traditional dry fixing off strong back frames. Additional benefits include safer and faster installation.
2000 Development of active double facade integrated into a unitized curtain wall and connected to a/c system. The benefits are improved building comfort and efficiency, to cope with a temperate environment and high humidity.
2002 First fully unitized precast facade in Hong Kong.
2004 Invented and tested new thermal break systems for China cold climate areas.
2005 Provided design and consultancy service for the world largest stone cladding project, Yintai Center in Beijing. The maximum height upto 250m.
2005 Developed internal ventilated double skin facade with automatic blind system and photovoltaic curtain wall; a great contribution to energy saving.
2006 Design and engineering of three part unitized system to accommodate double curvature of curtain wall.
2008 Technical development of warped double glazed unit to accommodate facade curvature