Ever-increasing performance requirements in the latest version of the energy codes are compelling project teams to consider the thermal performance of the building envelope more rigorously than ever before.
The use of bidirectional scattering distribution function incorporated in a transient systems simulation program, allows engineers to accurately
There were good why reasons early US Modernism first evolved in California– wide open sites with no constraints (physical or zoning), and effectively
Increased security needs have led to a demand in enhanced curtain wall facade performance. In addition to thermal, acoustic, and structural
Thermal-break-blanket technology is a novel and high-performance thermal break solution for aluminum curtain walls. The thermal-break-blanket is
Facades developed in response to climactic factors increase performance and human comfort while reducing energy loads. A single building envelope
The forum explores building development in Los Angeles in the Post-Pandemic Era and the Global Facade Market. The event is free but registration is required. See you there!
The construction industry is one of the greatest sources of pollution, where 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions are attributed to
Big data is having a noticeable impact on enclosure engineering design. With continuing advancements that liberate the geometrical form and the
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 building envelope is at the intersection of embodied and operational emissions. Curtain wall specifically could play an important role in
As overall project schedules continue to contract and rising costs impact our design decisions, the importance of the design-assist phase for facades