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.
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 paper will provide case studies of two high-performance building envelopes in the San Francisco Bay Area where the fabrication of bespoke façade
Recent planning recognizes a growing demand for buildings that provide higher levels of occupant well-being. Often, well-being in buildings is
The transformation of a dark and inhumane 1970s tilt-up concrete office building into a high performance, light-filled modern workplace was enabled
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 the