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Air Spaces Changed Everything
- Paper by Gerry Lang, M.Arch., (Penn, 2008), B. Arch (hons., Toronto, 1978) OAA, AIA,TSA
This abstract proposes that architectural facade design over the last 60 years has convulsed in light of two disruptions: air spaces which create

March 19, 2020
Structuring Skin
- Paper by John Neary
Curtain wall is the prevailing type of enclosure on modern buildings because of its economy, its independence from structure that allows flexibility

March 14, 2018
Sustainable simplicity and the future of exterior wall for research and education buildings
- Paper by Carl Knutson · Andrei Koshelev
Today, there is a shift towards sustainable simplicity in facades, embracing material innovations and thermal design strategies for long-term

December 03, 2024
Retrofit Options for Historic Facades
- Paper by Carrie Davis, P.E., LEED Green Assoc. · George Kantrales, Ph.D. · Matt Barsotti · Andrew Schoenheit · Ty Vandergriff
Building design criteria requires that government buildings be designed for a variety of extreme loads including blast, hurricane, and impact

March 14, 2018