Design of Facade and Overhead All-Glass Structures in Building Renovations
The contemporary renovation of historic buildings often includes all-glass structures that allow architects to preserve the original building design
The contemporary renovation of historic buildings often includes all-glass structures that allow architects to preserve the original building design
As we change the rules of thermal performance for facades, we are changing the conditions the glass is subject to in shadow boxes and glazed spandrel
Glass structural elements have become increasingly common to the point of ubiquity; however, there currently is no universally recognized and
The use of glass in the exterior facades provides greater light transmission into the building and improved views for occupants. Coastal areas in
In recent years, the desire for increased performance, transparency and visual flatness of glazing elements in curtain walls has generated renewed
Steven Holl Architects designed two new buildings in the Museum District in Houston, Texas. Knippers Helbig is the facade consultant of both
Facade engineering aims at appropriately balancing the demands imposed by the context and the capabilities inherent to the materials, the geometries