Aluminum and Glass Commercial Facades, Entrances, and Curtain Walls
Aluminum and glass facades are transforming the look of commercial buildings. They offer a sleek, modern look that appeals to architects and developers. These facades are not just about aesthetics – they also provide durability and low maintenance. And with Vetrina's fenestration expertise, getting a modern, functional, and inviting facade for your architectural project is now easier than ever.
Building entrance designed and manufactured by Vetrina Windows for The Irvine Apartment Complex in Philadelphia, PA
Vetrina Windows designs and manufactures custom aluminum–and–glass building envelopes for multifamily properties, commercial buildings, retail locations, and public spaces. Every system is engineered and built in our Bensalem, Pennsylvania factory – proudly made in the USA – so architects, developers, and GCs get responsive support, fast coordination, and quality control from a single source partner.
Emerging trends in facade design emphasize energy efficiency and smart technology. Building owners increasingly demand solutions that offer both beauty and environmental consciousness. Designs are becoming more intricate and visually striking.
Current Trends
Integration with smart building technologies
Increased use of sustainable materials
Innovative designs featuring dynamic elements
These trends highlight a shift towards more sustainable and tech-driven solutions in modern construction.
Vetrina Windows designed and fabricated this curtain wall entrance for the Atlantic Building
Curtain Wall and Façade Systems Engineered for Performance
Our façade and curtain wall portfolio is tailored to each project’s structural, thermal, and acoustic targets. We support a wide glazing range – including high-performance insulating units up to roughly 2.5 inches – to optimize energy efficiency, daylighting, and STC performance without compromising sightlines. Families such as ST-52, SST-52, SG-52, and TPV-52 provide flexibility for vertical, inclined, corner, and polygonal applications, with tested ratings and profiles to accommodate large modules and demanding load criteria.
Key Advantages of Aluminum Glass Facades
Modern and sleek design
Durability and low maintenance
High energy efficiency
Versatility in design options
These characteristics make aluminum glass facades an excellent choice for commercial buildings. They offer both functional and aesthetic enhancements, contributing to a building's value.
Smart, Durable Commercial Entrances
From high-traffic storefronts to mixed-use lobbies, our aluminum entrance doors – swing, pivot, and sliding – are built for reliability, clean aesthetics, and integration with today’s access-control ecosystems. Vetrina doors are specified for ADA compliance and life-safety needs, and they accept a wide selection of glazing, hardware, and smart credentials to fit security policies across retail, office, hospitality, and residential amenity spaces.
Why Aluminum and Glass
Thermally broken aluminum frames resist weathering, support slim profiles, and enable larger daylight openings – all while meeting modern codes for energy efficiency and acoustic comfort. Combined with the right IGU makeup, gaskets, and break technology, our systems help reduce operational carbon and enhance occupant comfort over the building lifecycle.
Energy efficiency is a key benefit of aluminum glass facades. They help reduce heating and cooling costs, making them a smart choice for sustainable building. The combination of aluminum and glass also allows for creative and custom designs.
Design Considerations for Custom Facades
Integration with architectural style
Balance of transparency and privacy
Compliance with building codes
Structural integrity and aesthetics
Custom aluminum facades offer design flexibility. They can be tailored to suit different architectural themes, making every building unique. Ensuring proper installation and design is crucial to maximizing their benefits.
Ways to Enhance Energy Efficiency
Use double or triple glazing for better insulation
Integrate shading devices to minimize solar heat gain
Apply energy-efficient coatings on glass surfaces
Investing in these features promotes environmental responsibility. It also results in lower utility costs and an enhanced indoor climate.
Millennium Series 80 entrance door manufactured by Vetrina Windows for a retail location
Built in Bensalem – Delivered Nationwide
Because engineering, fabrication, and QA happen under one roof in Bensalem, PA, we can collaborate closely with design teams, value-engineer details, and maintain schedule certainty from takeoff through punch list. That local manufacturing footprint – plus our field-proven product families – makes Vetrina a dependable partner for façade scopes on multifamily, commercial, retail, and civic projects.
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FAQs
Q1: What is an aluminum and glass commercial facade or curtain wall?
A: An aluminum and glass commercial facade or curtain wall is a non-load-bearing building envelope system made of thermally broken aluminum framing and large glass units. It hangs off the structural slab or frame and provides weather protection, daylight, and a clean modern appearance for multifamily and commercial buildings.
Q2: What are the benefits of aluminum and glass curtain wall systems for multifamily and commercial projects?
A: Aluminum and glass curtain wall systems deliver high daylight, modern aesthetics, and strong energy performance when paired with the right glazing. They help stabilize interior temperatures, reduce heating and cooling loads, improve occupant comfort, and require very low maintenance compared with painted or masonry facades.
Q3: What types of facade and curtain wall systems does Vetrina Windows offer?
A: Vetrina Windows engineers several aluminum curtain wall families – including TP-52, SG-52, TPH-52, TPV-52, ST-52, SST-52, and the EQUITY facade system – that can be configured for vertical, inclined, corner, and polygonal applications. These systems accommodate large and heavy glazing modules and offer excellent thermal and acoustic performance with slim 2-inch interior sightlines.
Q4: Can Vetrina aluminum entrance doors integrate with smart access control and security systems?
A: Yes. Vetrina aluminum entrance doors are designed to work with modern access control – including PIN keypads, card and fob readers, app-controlled smart locks, and biometric devices – as well as multipoint locking hardware. This makes it easy to align lobby, storefront, and amenity entrances with your broader security and building-management standards.
Q5: How energy efficient are Vetrina’s aluminum and glass facade systems?
A: Vetrina’s facade and curtain wall systems use advanced PVC thermal breaks, EPDM gaskets, and high-performance insulating glass to reach very low U-values, around 0.1–0.12 Btu/(h·ft²·°F) depending on the glazing package. This combination improves thermal comfort, reduces condensation risk, and helps projects meet strict energy-code targets.
Q6: Where are Vetrina Windows commercial facades and entrances manufactured?
A: All Vetrina Windows aluminum and glass systems are engineered and manufactured in the company’s Bensalem, Pennsylvania facility, just outside Philadelphia. Fabricating locally in the USA gives design teams and contractors a responsive partner for shop drawings, value engineering, mock-ups, and site support on multifamily, commercial, and public projects nationwide.