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Generative Design Tool
- Paper by Amir Hosseinzadeh Zarrabi, Mona Azarbayjani, Maryam Tavakoli,
The piezoelectric facade as a self-sustained technology can generate a considerable amount of energy by converting swaying motions (actuated by the…
March 14, 2018
ACT Facade
- Paper by Paul-Rouven Denz · Daniel Arztmann · Natchai Suwannapruk
Due to material and technological advancement during the last century, transparency has become a prominent trend in contemporary architecture.

October 11, 2022
Novel Active Facade Systems and Their Energy Performance in Commercial Buildings
- Paper by Ajla Aksamija · Mahsa Farid Mohajer · Zlatan Aksamija
This article presents results of a research study that focuses on understanding energy performance of novel facade systems that integrate

October 11, 2022
Glazed Spandrels
- Paper by Julien Schwartz, M.Eng., Patrick Roppel, M.A.Sc, P.Eng., Stéphane Hoffman, M.Eng, M.Arch, P.Eng, P.E., Neil Norris, M.A.Sc, P.Eng, C.P.H.D.,
Recent years have seen an increased use of insulated glazing units in spandrel applications to visually blend the appearance between the vision and…
June 28, 2020
Carbon-Neutral High-Rise Envelope Nexus
- Paper by Thomas Spiegelhalter, Principal
The pathway to carbon-neutrality, as urged during the COP 21 in Paris, and the repeated goal for resilient buildings and urban habitats, winds right…
December 16, 2019
Integrated Building Control System
- Paper by Jae Yong Suk, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Design, Associate Director of California Lighting Technology Center Keith Graeber, PE, Director of Engineering Andrew Harper, PE, R&D Engineer IV Michael Siminovitch, Ph.D., Director of California Lighting Technology Center
Integrated management of commercial lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems is considered as one of the most promising building…
September 2, 2024
Smart Colored Window Technology
- Paper by Negar Heidari Matin · Seyed Mojtaba Mirabedini · Zhina Rashidzadeh
Traditional architecture can be a valuable source of inspiration for designers. Sustainable design concepts in traditional architecture have been

October 11, 2022
Fit for the Future
- Paper by Julia Koerner-Al-Rawi
Wearables protect us from climatic conditions, they provide privacy, comfort and they also reflect our style and personality. Building facades in the

September 02, 2024
Collaborative Methodology for Fastracking Challenging Facade Concepts
- Paper by Stuart Berriman, Peter Simmonds, Ph.D., FASHRAE, FIBPSA, FFTI,
The goal is to explore the role and methodology employed between the architect and engineer as they look to resolve the opposing demands of design…
March 14, 2018
Design Considerations and the Complex Facade
- Paper by Stan Su,
The design of complex, high-performance facades involves balancing attention towards principles of material selection, thermal and moisture…
March 14, 2018
Adaptive Building Envelope
- Paper by Abolfazl Ganji Kheybari, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Art and Architecture, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran Jochen Lam,
Designing a multi-functional building envelope as an architectural façade, environmental interface and solar collector is a multi-objective…
October 10, 2016
Insulating Glass Unit Gas Loss
- Paper by Mark K. Schmidt, M.Eng., S.E., Principal and Unit Manager Stephen M. Morse, PhD, P.E., Assistant Professor
Concerns over time-dependent argon permeation through the perimeter edge seals of insulating glass units (IGUs) led the authors to utilize two…
October 11, 2022
Architectural Ceramic Assemblies
- Paper by Omar Khan, Bill Pottle, Mitchell Bring,
This paper documents a six year academia/industry collaboration between researchers at the Department of Architecture, University at Buffalo (SUNY)…
March 14, 2018