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Design and Energy Analysis
- Paper by Mahsa Farid Mohajer · Ajla Aksamija
Integration and interoperability between Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Building Energy Modeling (BEM) tools pose major challenges for the

September 02, 2024
Highly Efficient Façades with Innovative Shading and Light Control
- Paper by Klaus Reuschle, Project Director Robert Matthew Noblett, Partner Michelle Siu-Ching Lee, Roman Schieber, Associate Director ppa.
The Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) on the Allston Campus is the largest new building at Harvard University in recent decades with a footprint…
October 11, 2022
The Facade and Energy Codes
- Paper by Elliot Glassman
Ever-increasing performance requirements in the latest version of the energy codes are compelling project teams to consider the thermal performance

October 11, 2022
Thermal Bridging and Building Facades
- Paper by Ivan Lee
Thermal bridging through building façades have been overlooked by designers and building energy codes and standards in the past, which has led to

October 11, 2022
Sustainable Retrofit Strategies for an Existing Laboratory Building
- Paper by Suncica Milosevic, PhD Student Ajla Aksamija, Professor and Chair
This paper analyzes sustainable retrofit strategies for an existing research laboratory building, located in a cold climate. This facility is…
October 11, 2022
Lithic Revival
- Paper by Alex Terzich,
The recently completed Capital One Hall performing arts center located in the Washington DC metro area is defined by a pleated exterior of glass and…
October 11, 2022
Modelling Perimeter Heating Demand
- Paper by Jonathan Graham, Sustainability Analyst Geoffrey Turnbull, OAA, MRAIC, LEED AP, CPHD, Director of Innovation David Constable OAA, LEED AP, CPHD, Principal Mike Reimer P.Eng, LEED AP, Principal Joshua Vanwyck, CPHD, CEO
Thermal discomfort can occur in perimeter zones due to radiant heat loss from the occupant to a poorly insulated exterior wall. It is valuable for…
October 11, 2022
Simulation vs. reality: Insight and inspiration
- Article by Helen Sanders
Dr. Helen Sanders adds context to the Simulation vs. Reality dialogue.

July 13, 2021
Data-Driven Shading Systems
- Paper by Simon Schleicher, Luis Santos, Luisa Caldas,
Analyzing the energy performance of complex building envelopes, determining the need for sun protection, and assessing the effectiveness of shading…
March 14, 2018