
Carbon-Dioxide-Inhaling Facade
3.5 billion years ago, cyanobacteria created the foundation for life on Earth by producing the oxygen basis for our atmosphere. Should we once again
3.5 billion years ago, cyanobacteria created the foundation for life on Earth by producing the oxygen basis for our atmosphere. Should we once again
In the last twenty years we have seen the development of polymer interlayers for laminated glass where the resin compositions have been optimized for
We have seen rapid expansion in the last decade of laminated glass design using modern analytical and computational methods. Essential to the proper
Flat cable-net facades are form-active structures which provide maximum transparency by means of point fixing components, tensioned cables, and
Analyzing the energy performance of complex building envelopes, determining the need for sun protection, and assessing the effectiveness of shading
This paper documents a six year academia/industry collaboration between researchers at the Department of Architecture, University at Buffalo (SUNY)
Facades must be responsive to a myriad of qualities and influences ranging from urban impact and aesthetic character to numerous performance
Parametric Design has become an invaluable tool for complex tasks like designing energy efficient buildings when joined to performance-based
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