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11 results

Historical Evolution of Responsive Facades
- Paper by Negar Heidari Matin, Ph.D. Candidate, LEED GA, Ali Eydgahi, Ph.D., Shimming Shyu, Ph.D., RA, LEED AP BD+C, Payam H. Matin, Ph.D.,
Responsive facade system is considered a major component of high-performance building envelope that is capable of responding to environmental stimuli…
March 14, 2018
BioFacades Classification
- Paper by Mary Ben Bonham, Kyoung Hee Kim, Professor, Director of IDRL | Founder of EcoClosure Christiane M. Herr, Professor at the School of Design, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen
Coauthors: Mary Ben Bonham, Department of Architecture + Interior Design, Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA [corresponding] [presenting at the…
July 2, 2024
Thermoelectric Facades
- Paper by Ajla Aksamija, PhD, LEED AP BD+C, CDT · Zlatan Aksamija, PhD · Mahsa Farid Mohajer · Meenakshi Upadhyaya · Guy Vigneau
This article discusses design, prototype development and a simulation study of novel types of facade systems, which integrate thermoelectric (TE)

January 22, 2020
Sacramento Capitol Annex Skylights
- Paper by Sophie Pennetier · Houston Drum
This article documents the development or the design of two skylights on the Sacramento Capitol Annex Project throughout Design Assist and sheds

September 02, 2024
Novel Active Facade Systems and Their Energy Performance in Commercial Buildings
- Paper by Ajla Aksamija, Professor and Chair Mahsa Farid Mohajer, PhD Candidate Zlatan Aksamija, Associate Professor
This article presents results of a research study that focuses on understanding energy performance of novel facade systems that integrate…
October 11, 2022
Interstitial condensation risk assessment
- Paper by Jelle Langmans, Partner at Physibel Piet Houthuys, Senior developer at Physibel Wout Parys, Partner at Physibel Staf Roels, Full professor at KU Leuven
The development of methods to predict and control moisture accumulation in building envelopes has always been a key element in building science.…
June 13, 2024
Innovations with Glass
- Paper by Jens Schneider · S. Müller-Braun · T. Peters · M. Schuster
Glass has become a popular building material that is used not only for windows but also as a load-bearing material. New dimensions of glass panes in

March 23, 2020
New Course on Building Façade Design Developed at Oklahoma State University
- Paper by Bodhisatta Hajra · John Phillips, PE
A façade, which is also called a ‘secondary structural system’, typically separates the exterior from the interior of a building. In recent times,

September 18, 2024
Duplex Stainless Steel Cladding
- Paper by Fred Deuschle, Director of Engineering & Quality Jim Halliday, Director of Business Development
It was a challenging design problem: supply a sustainable material for roofing, soffit and fascia panels that would perform in close proximity to the…
March 22, 2020
Thermal Performance of Closed Cavity Facades
- Paper by Andrea Zani · Carmelo Guido Galante · Lisa Rammig
Closed cavity facades (CCF), a configuration of Double Skin Facade (DSF), consists of a double-glazed unit on the inner layer and single glazing on

January 22, 2020
The Carapace Pavilion
- Paper by Douglas Noble, PhD, FAIA · Karen M. Kensek, DPACSA
The Carapace Pavilion is a university-based, design-build, full-scale custom prototype for a possible replacement of the standard precast concrete

October 11, 2022