Architecture Practice Test
Architecture Construction Materials and Methods
What is the primary advantage of using a 'curtain wall' system on a high-rise building?
Select your answer
A
It carries the building's gravity loads to the foundation
B
It provides a non-load-bearing exterior skin that handles weather and cladding independently
C
It eliminates the need for interior fire-rated assemblies
D
It replaces the structural core with a lighter alternative
Hint