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facade glazing
noun
Definition
The use of large glass surfaces on the exterior of a building, often as curtain walling.
In a sentence
“Facade glazing became a defining feature of modern commercial architecture in the late 20th century.”
Synonyms
glass claddingcurtain wallglass facade
Common collocations
- facade glazing system
- full facade glazing
- reflective facade glazing
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