Facades are an architectural feature and an integral part of the building enclosure. To ensure that the facades continue their function, they must be
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector is critical to limiting global temperature rise to less than 1.5⁰C. Construction and
Many factors will influence coating selection, but to achieve the desired performance level for a given situation, coatings must be specified based
There is no doubting the longevity of stainless steel building facades. The Chrysler Building and numerous buildings that followed have stood the
Window glass design using ASTM E 1300 entails determining glass thickness(es) and types so that the window glass construction load resistance
Change happens, for better or for worse, to all living and physical matter. In order to thrive and achieve longevity, we constantly need to adapt to
Silicone materials have a long history in high performance building projects. Known for durability, they can reduce a building’s carbon footprint by
Photovoltaics (PV) have been utilized in buildings for decades, especially in Europe where legislative support has largely driven the market. With
Closed cavity facades (CCF), a configuration of Double Skin Facade (DSF), consists of a double-glazed unit on the inner layer and single glazing on
As the building stock ages around the country and the consequences of design and/or construction that are deficient or lack resiliency become