Effective Facade Modularization
Facade systems of various transparent and opaque materials and systems are increasingly becoming integrated components of modularized facade…
Explosions can result in very high loads of extremely short durations. Protective design to mitigate the effects of blast loading requires façade
The architectural facade, like clothing for a building's form, serves as both an aesthetic expression and a protective veil, concealing the inner
Building façade inspections have multiple objectives, such as forensic investigation of a failure, maintenance code compliance, etc. Architects,
Glazed wall systems, such as curtain walls and window walls, are one of the most commonly used façade systems in modern buildings in North America.
Small towns are dying, and it is not just because of their dwindling economies. The physical fabric of our communities is literally crumbling. A
This paper presents a comprehensive interoperability workflow achieved between Rhino and Revit through Rhino-Inside. The study focuses on two case
How has the role of the façade evolved in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing fight to combat the climate change crisis? As companies grapple
Integration and interoperability between Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Building Energy Modeling (BEM) tools pose major challenges for the
The development of methods to predict and control moisture accumulation in building envelopes has always been a key element in building science.
Today’s building enclosures face ever greater demands regarding their thermal performance. In cold climates, the required total U-value of the façade
Double Skin Facades (DSF), constructed from individual aluminum framed curtain wall assemblies, provide a means of achieving acoustic and thermal
The use of glass in the exterior facades provides greater light transmission into the building and improved views for occupants. Coastal areas in
The conventional approach to specifying dimensional tolerances in architecture and construction is inadequate in the theater of premanufacturing
Sealed indoor environments have created artificial, homogeneous ecosystems that sever ties between humans and the natural world. This paper
Responsive shading systems can dynamically improve indoor environmental conditions based on outdoor climate variations. Among the technologies,
This paper describes the development of an interactive map that highlights case studies of advanced facade design strategies and technologies from
As overall project schedules continue to contract and rising costs impact our design decisions, the importance of the design-assist phase for facades
Climate change effects are causing an increase in extreme wind events’ frequency and severity, worldwide. Regions that previously were not prone to