
Contextual Envelopes
Aesthetic and technical capabilities of facade design have become seemingly endless as building technologies progress. While the capacity to address
Aesthetic and technical capabilities of facade design have become seemingly endless as building technologies progress. While the capacity to address
The use of bidirectional scattering distribution function incorporated in a transient systems simulation program, allows engineers to accurately
Facades must be responsive to a myriad of qualities and influences ranging from urban impact and aesthetic character to numerous performance
Buildings account for over 40% of global emissions (GlobalABC, 2018). Growing populations and higher standards of living are increasing pressure on
This article presents results of a research study that focuses on understanding energy performance of novel facade systems that integrate
Today’s environmental challenges highlight the necessity of a holistic approach to façade design and construction, key to achieve the ambitious 2030
Today’s building enclosures face ever greater demands regarding their thermal performance. In cold climates, the required total U-value of the façade
Building skins play a pivotal role in architecture. Other than the aesthetical and architectural aspects, facades are key to the climate performance,
With an ever-growing interest in mid- and high-rise mass timber construction, this paper highlights the insights and lessons learned across global