As March rolled in, we were steamrolling toward Facades Week: LA! and our 3rd World Congress. We were excited; registrations and sponsorship were running far ahead of past events and we were expecting record-breaking participation. Then C-19 raised its ugly head and we all know the rest.
High Performance Façades: Delivering Better Thermal, Safety, and Acoustical Performance, Presented by the Facade Tectonics Institute
We are excited to announce the Facade Tectonics 2020 World Congress will take place virtually, and to share with you how we're designing this to bring opportunities we've never been able to have before.
Building skins play a pivotal role in architecture. Other than the aesthetical and architectural aspects, facades are key to the climate performance,
Facade failure due to seismic event represents a potential hazard to people and can cause serious damages to buildings with consequent high-cost
Envelope-for-Service (E4S) is a novel business model developed with the aim of converting the building façade from a traditionally traded good to a
“We received hundreds of abstract submissions addressing a remarkable range of building facade topics. We anticipate a truly extraordinary conference.” The two-day summit will include speaking and poster presentations, panel discussions, exhibitors and workshops.
On a commercial high-rise tower project located in Hong Kong, the design team was challenged to make a facade that would beneficial to tenants with a
This paper proposes system concepts and fabrication methods for the use of ultra-thin glass in facades. It documents the team's research on
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.
“The digital transformation will change everything” – with this quote in mind a deep look into the current facade business will be given with a
Today, there is a shift towards sustainable simplicity in facades, embracing material innovations and thermal design strategies for long-term
Wearables protect us from climatic conditions, they provide privacy, comfort and they also reflect our style and personality. Building facades in the