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Model building codes and standards in the United States use a probabilistic model to define glass load resistance (LR). In general, these model build…
Model building codes and standards in the United States use a probabilistic model to define glass load resistance (LR). In general, these model build…
As building enclosure consulting services evolve and mature in markets, the scopes of service that are provided and sought, can become more standardi…
A common building upgrade to add value to existing commercial real estate is the renewal of the entrance lobby. The lobby facade is replaced to give …
The traditional building facade as a permanent construction does not actively respond to the differing needs from varying weather conditions. Convent…
Recently, building envelopes have been exhibiting complex shapes and patterns, a trend supported by current digital technologies. Likewise, the desig…
Building envelopes are not only an immediately visible part of the building, they have also become a major factor both for cost and performance of th…
As the building stock ages around the country and the consequences of design and/or construction that are deficient or lack resiliency become apparen…
Navigating the building code, while challenging in any respect, can be even trickier when considering the use of emerging materials on building facad…
Architectural preferences for commercial building continue towards increased transparency resulting in large lites of glass with minimal visual obstr…
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 …
The building envelope is at the intersection of embodied and operational emissions. Curtain wall specifically could play an important role in reducin…
This case study provides an overview of building hybrid curtain wall system and future opportunities for the use of timber. It will also review the b…
Analyzing the energy performance of complex building envelopes, determining the need for sun protection, and assessing the effectiveness of shading d…
Electrochromic windows introduced to building market as a smart glare control solution to provide visual comfort for building occupant. EC glazing ca…
Apertures is a six-story, commercial building in the Roma Norte neighborhood of Mexico City–a neighborhood severely impacted by the 1985 and 2017 ear…
Glass is a key component in building design. Benefits of utilizing Insulating Glass Units (IGUs) within a building facade are well understood, includ…
Traditional approach for engineering the facade is building an isolated analysis model. However, it inhibits a dynamic design process where architect…
Glass is an essential component for any type of building. Its transparency enhances daylighting and provides occupants a view to the outside. Whether…
High performance can be defined as “a building that integrates and optimizes all major high-performance building attributes, including energy efficie…
Structural glass is used in a range of building applications, and while the ASTM E1300 has recently been updated to provide a design method to accoun…