The Facade and Energy Codes
Ever-increasing performance requirements in the latest version of the energy codes are compelling project teams to consider the thermal performance
Ever-increasing performance requirements in the latest version of the energy codes are compelling project teams to consider the thermal performance
<p>Analyzing the energy performance of complex building envelopes, determining the need for sun protection, and assessing the effectiveness of…
<p>Double Skin Facades (DSF), constructed from individual aluminum framed curtain wall assemblies, provide a means of achieving acoustic and thermal…
<p>Closed cavity facades (CCF), a configuration of Double Skin Facade (DSF), consists of a double-glazed unit on the inner layer and single glazing…
<p>Mid-century through 1980’s buildings with lock-strip or “zipper-gasket” glazing systems are an ever present part of the urban landscape in many…
<p>The Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) on the Allston Campus is the largest new building at Harvard University in recent decades with a…
<p>Thermal discomfort can occur in perimeter zones due to radiant heat loss from the occupant to a poorly insulated exterior wall. It is valuable for…
This paper will explore steel forming methods other than cold drawn or hot rolled processes, and how they allow steel to be utilized as the primary
Adaptive facade systems are a promising approach to achieve a dynamic response to varying weather conditions and user demands. The interdisciplinary
To paraphrase Robert le Ricolias, the art of the structure is where to put the folds. Using that inspiration, fundamental concepts from origami,
<p>Facades must be responsive to a myriad of qualities and influences ranging from urban impact and aesthetic character to numerous performance…
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
<p>Access to natural daylight and connection to the outdoor environment is one of the key elements of contemporary architecture. This design concept…
<p>Aesthetic and technical capabilities of facade design have become seemingly endless as building technologies progress. While the capacity to…
It is commonly thought that fenestration U-factor is not a key determinant in the performance of facades in hot climates, and generally the focus of
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.
<p>This paper discusses a simulation study of different window systems, where heat transfer simulations were performed to investigate thermal…
<p>Transposing innovation from government funded research to commercially viable solutions becomes ever more important when combined with the urgent…
Today, building facades are expected to do much more than merely provide shelter, which is driving the need for higher performing envelope solutions.
The Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California features an extremely diverse set of facade systems within one