The concept of a curtain wall in architecture dates back to defensive walls used to protect castles. In modern times, however, a curtain wall is a term that refers to non-structural exterior walls, which protect the interior space of a building from...

Many CBD’s are in desperate need of revitalization as a result of the urban decay that has crept in over the years. To combat this, programs of Urban Renewal have forged ahead. A large part of this process is the complete face-lifting of existing buildings with the use of external wall cla...

The first thing anyone notices when approaching a building, is its façade. A building façade offers the architect a prime opportunity to create a distinct design concept for the entire structure. Architects devote countless man-hours in the concept and design of t...

The field of architectural lighting is broad and encompasses many separate elements such as interior design, architecture, electrical engineering, and the proficient use of natural daylight. The knowledge and correct application of these fields, allows for the creation of interior spaces that are sh...

There’s a learning curve for the building industry. We learn what our customers want in their living and working spaces so that we can provide the materials that architects need to make that vision a reality. But at Danpal, we know that we can’t live in the moment. We always h...

Warmest month on record. Years of drought. Record-breaking floods. Mudslides and landslides Category Five hurricanes. Named winter storms and blizzards that cut a paralyzing swath of snow and freezing temperatures through entire regions. No matter what the season, it seems as thou...

The human species has a natural affinity for beauty. We might scoff at such a concept because it sounds too dramatic, but it’s the truth. If you go to an airport, chances are that you’re boarding a flight to go somewhere. And yet, airports are more than just airplanes; they ha...

These days, listening to a weather report from any point on the globe can be alarming. Sure, we’ve always had weather, but the weather we’re having today isn’t the same as what we experienced years ago. Monsoons in India that are so severe villages have to be evacuated; wild...