OpenFacadeControl
Automated facades are, for the most part, still considered as separate from other building systems throughout the design, installation,
Automated facades are, for the most part, still considered as separate from other building systems throughout the design, installation,
Responsive shading systems can dynamically improve indoor environmental conditions based on outdoor climate variations. Among the technologies,
Integrated management of commercial lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems is considered as one of the most promising building
This article documents the development or the design of two skylights on the Sacramento Capitol Annex Project throughout Design Assist and sheds
The Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) on the Allston Campus is the largest new building at Harvard University in recent decades with a footprint
Climate change and related thermal issues, draw attention to the impact of green facades and roofs on energy savings and thermal comfort. Besides, by
Traditional architecture can be a valuable source of inspiration for designers. Sustainable design concepts in traditional architecture have been
The traditional building facade as a permanent construction does not actively respond to the differing needs from varying weather conditions.
Kinetic or responsive facades have been developed to improve buildings' daylighting conditions while mitigating energy consumption. Still, these
Double-Skin Facades (DSF) are well-known to boost the thermal performance of a façade: they can provide extra insulation in the wintertime and lower
This research unlocks the relationship between space, structure and light in nine unique museums developed by architect Renzo Piano. Renzo Piano uses
<p>This paper will provide case studies of two high-performance building envelopes in the San Francisco Bay Area where the fabrication of bespoke…
Recent planning recognizes a growing demand for buildings that provide higher levels of occupant well-being. Often, well-being in buildings is
The Parametric Louver System is a customized tool that expedites several design iterations while embedding multiple design parameters. The ambition
<p>The transformation of a dark and inhumane 1970s tilt-up concrete office building into a high performance, light-filled modern workplace was…
<p>An Enclosure-Integrated, Daylighting, Tracking Solar Collector (EIDTSC) has been developed for market which integrates into a building’s…
<p>Over the last two decades, in what has been coined “The Digital Turn”, the introduction of parametric design software has afforded increased…
<p>To paraphrase Robert le Ricolias, the art of the structure is where to put the folds. Using that inspiration, fundamental concepts from origami,…
<p>While most of high-rise buildings feature a core surrounded by a spatial frame defining the volume, one could envision a column-free plan where…
<p>Steven Holl Architects designed two new buildings in the Museum District in Houston, Texas. Knippers Helbig is the facade consultant of both…