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Facade & ESG
- Paper by Vikki Lew,
In 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) inaugurated the first two global sustainability disclosure standards IFRS S1/S2 to…
September 2, 2024
Structural Silicone Sealant and Glass Fins
- Paper by Jon Kimberlain, Principal TS&D Scientist Valerie Hayez, Principal TS&D Scientist Jie Feng, Research Scientist
Structural silicone sealant is commonly used in glass fin applications, both as a weatherseal and as for structural attachment. A common concern for…
September 2, 2024
Inside the Box
- Paper by Michael Plewacki
The trend towards modular and unitized facades continues to grow in popularity due largely in part to the efficiencies gained in terms of cost and

October 11, 2022
Performance Criteria for Museum Enclosure Design
- Paper by Karen Brandt
This paper develops a framework of considerations for the development of project specific performance criteria for the design of art museums and

March 14, 2018