This issue of SKINS will attempt to introduce you to composite materials in an accurate, useful and fairly in-depth way. But it’s only an introduction; it’s a start but by no means a rigorous exploration of the full potential of this remarkable material technology.
College of Fellows Keynote: ‘Things That Should Look Permanent Forever’: The Challenges of Preserving the Washington Metro
The Glass Performance Days (GPD) event in 2022 will celebrate its 29th year of service to the glass industry.
GlassBuild America is the largest annual gathering place for the entire glass, window and door industries in the Americas. Produced by the National Glass Association, GlassBuild America is where buyers and sellers meet and learn how to solve their most pressing challenges.
Facades play a relevant role in the search for a more sustainable approach to modern architecture. The amount of embodied and operational energy can
In recent decades the use of unitized glazing systems has become increasingly common especially for high-rise construction. The opaque panels in
Traditional architecture can be a valuable source of inspiration for designers. Sustainable design concepts in traditional architecture have been
...the design and construction industries are notoriously resistant to change, putting them on a collision course with the many cities, states, and provinces that are moving ahead of national standards in keeping with declared intentions to dramatically cut their carbon emissions this decade.
The historical focus on reducing the carbon footprint of a building has recently shifted to include more emphasis on embodied carbon, the carbon
