
Passive House Facade Design and Construction
Buildings account for over 40% of global emissions (GlobalABC, 2018). Growing populations and higher standards of living are increasing pressure on
Buildings account for over 40% of global emissions (GlobalABC, 2018). Growing populations and higher standards of living are increasing pressure on
Advanced fabrication processes combined with parametric 3D modeling give designers and architects the freedom and versatility to push the boundaries
This paper presents a summary of the industry advances beyond T304 and T316 austenitic stainless steels. The greater availability of precipitation
Current glass industry standards provide clear tolerances for readily quantifiable physical properties to assist with the evaluation of visual
The building envelope is at the intersection of embodied and operational emissions. Curtain wall specifically could play an important role in
Today’s environmental challenges highlight the necessity of a holistic approach to façade design and construction, key to achieve the ambitious 2030
There have been three decades of liberating developments in the application of descriptive geometry and freeform design methods, as well as the
Today’s building enclosures face ever greater demands regarding their thermal performance. In cold climates, the required total U-value of the façade
Unitized curtain wall has become ubiquitous in contemporary facade design and construction due to advantages associated with speed of erection, lower
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs projects a world population growth of over three billion over our current, nearly eight
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