
Developments in performative computational analysis, mass customization, and complex form manipulation revolutionized building envelope design
Responsive shading systems can dynamically improve indoor environmental conditions based on outdoor climate variations. Among the technologies,
We have seen rapid expansion in the last decade of laminated glass design using modern analytical and computational methods. Essential to the proper
This paper documents a six year academia/industry collaboration between researchers at the Department of Architecture, University at Buffalo (SUNY)
Manufactured veneer panels such as glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC), ultra high performance concrete (UHPC), sintered stone, and terracotta are
Today, there is a shift towards sustainable simplicity in facades, embracing material innovations and thermal design strategies for long-term
Double Skin Facades (DSF), constructed from individual aluminum framed curtain wall assemblies, provide a means of achieving acoustic and thermal
In the very earliest stages of a design, an architect imagines a unique glazed facade form and wonders, “Is this possible?” and “What will it cost?”
Buildings have a considerable impact on the environment, and it is crucial to consider environmental and energy performance in building design.
Architects specify curtain wall thermal performance criteria and usually identify simple modeling software, like THERM, to perform thermal analysis