Structural Skin
Many prominent, recent buildings feature forms suggesting structural surface while their enclosures are really non-load-bearing curtain wall. At the
Many prominent, recent buildings feature forms suggesting structural surface while their enclosures are really non-load-bearing curtain wall. At the
Integration and interoperability between Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Building Energy Modeling (BEM) tools pose major challenges for the
Integrated management of commercial lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems is considered as one of the most promising building
The European building stock is mainly constituted by highly energy demanding buildings. The only way to a more sustainable and decarbonized building
Transposing innovation from government funded research to commercially viable solutions becomes ever more important when combined with the urgent
Due to material and technological advancement during the last century, transparency has become a prominent trend in contemporary architecture.
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
In recent decades the use of unitized glazing systems has become increasingly common especially for high-rise construction. The opaque panels in
Incorporating a novel, transparent monolithic aerogel into insulated glass units (IGUs) for windows and building enclosures will provide the
This paper analyzes sustainable retrofit strategies for an existing research laboratory building, located in a cold climate. This facility is
The traditional building facade as a permanent construction does not actively respond to the differing needs from varying weather conditions.
Today’s environmental challenges highlight the necessity of a holistic approach to façade design and construction, key to achieve the ambitious 2030
This article presents results of a research study that focuses on understanding energy performance of novel facade systems that integrate
Facades developed in response to climactic factors increase performance and human comfort while reducing energy loads. A single building envelope
Mid-century through 1980’s buildings with lock-strip or “zipper-gasket” glazing systems are an ever present part of the urban landscape in many