
Facade Tectonics Forum: MIAMI
FTI held its celebrated Forum in Miami with thought leaders to explore the amplified threats of climate change in the unique urban context of Miami.
FTI held its celebrated Forum in Miami with thought leaders to explore the amplified threats of climate change in the unique urban context of Miami.
Providing a unique and integral cladding/envelope solution suited for high-rise buildings has been an inherent challenge for this building typology
This article presents results of a research study that focuses on understanding energy performance of novel facade systems that integrate
Designing a multi-functional building envelope as an architectural façade, environmental interface and solar collector is a multi-objective
Facades play an important role in the control of energy flow and energy consumption in buildings as they represent the interface between the outdoor
This is an experimental and computational exploration of structural systems that transform between states of rigidity and flexibility. The goal is to
Traditional approach for engineering the facade is building an isolated analysis model. However, it inhibits a dynamic design process where
FTI's celebrated Forum in Seattle explored the "facade effect" on buildings and urban habitat with industry and academic thought leaders.
FTI's celebrated Forum in Houston brought together thought leaders to explore the amplified threats of climate change in the unique urban context of Houston.
The sold out 2019 Toronto Forum brought together AECO industry thought leaders to confront themes central to ever-evolving facade technology, themes engaging facade design, delivery, renewal, materiality, sustainability and resilience.
Our upcoming FTI Student Forum explores the intersection of Facades, Carbon, and Circularity. In a fast paced spitfire format, architecture students present their recent work and research.
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
This paper analyzes sustainable retrofit strategies for an existing research laboratory building, located in a cold climate. This facility is
.FTI's 2019 NYC Forum was an intimate, provocative and forward-looking dialogue with thought leaders from all sectors of the building industry; owners, architects, consultants, contractors and more.
Mies van der Rohe’s concurrently designed projects for Commonwealth Promenade Apartments (1953-1956) and the Esplanade Apartments (1953-1957), saw
The Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) on the Allston Campus is the largest new building at Harvard University in recent decades with a footprint
Fidelity between the built enclosure and early visualizations is rarely, if ever, an accident. When achieved, it comes as the result of persistent
Contemporary building practice represents a disconnect between traditional manufacturing techniques, that favor straight runs and orthogonal