This topic includes information related to revolving door entrances installed during construction. Revolving doors consist of multiple glazed panels hanging on a center shaft. The panels rotate around the center shaft within a circular enclosure. The size of revolving doors allows for several people to simultaneously travel in and out of a structure.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of storefronts. Storefronts are fabricated building facades commonly used in retail applications. Glass, aluminum, bronze, stainless steel and steel are common type of materials used to fabricate a storefront. Storefronts may be one or two stories tall and contain a marquee or signage, display windows, entrance and lighting.

This topic includes information related to design and construction with all-glass storefronts. All-glass storefronts are fabricated, structural glass panels that contain no metal or wood framing. All-glass storefronts offer maximum unobstructed views both outside and inside.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of entrances. Entrances are opening where access to the interior is allowed to a structure or space from the exterior. Entrances may be manufactured glass panel, wood or metal and have operable mechanics such as automatic, revolving or pivoting. Certain applications may require pressure resistant or specific door characteristics.

Aluminum-framed storefront systems are usually located on lower building floors. Their vertical span is often limited to a single story in height, with the system being installed between floor slabs, although there are systems that may span more than one story. They are often combined with entrance systems.

By definition, a curtain wall is a building facade that carries only its own dead load, not any load that is transferred from the building, and transfers horizontal loads (wind loads) to the building structure through connections at floors or columns.