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71 results

Optimized Green Wall
- Paper by Algis Lencus,
A Catmull-Clark algorithm (used in 3D computer graphics for smoothing polygon surfaces) was used to create a unique design for an over 208ft by 30ft …

March 14, 2018
Separating Direct From Diffuse
- Paper by Nick Novelli, PhD, Robert Gordon, Igor Varfolomeev,
An Enclosure-Integrated, Daylighting, Tracking Solar Collector (EIDTSC) has been developed for market which integrates into a building’s fenestration…

March 14, 2018
Nested Density
- Paper by Wendy Cox, Architect, Associate Professor
Projecting imagery onto building facades is not only becoming a marketing necessity for successful urban spectacles but is also altering social urban…

March 15, 2020
Lightweight Veneer in High-rise Unitized Facades
- Paper by Michael Chen, P.E., Principal Antonio Luz, R.A., Senior Associate
Manufactured veneer panels such as glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC), ultra high performance concrete (UHPC), sintered stone, and terracotta are…

March 23, 2020
Shadow Box Design
- Paper by Mark Walsh
Shadow boxes are commonly used in curtain wall construction, but can be problematic if not designed and detailed correctly and appropriately for the …

March 14, 2018
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
Glass Strength Under Point Loading
- Paper by Joshua Schultz, Ph.D, P.E., LEED AP, ENV SP, John Knowles, PE SE, Kedar Malusare,
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…

March 14, 2018
Paul Rudolph's Christian Science Building
- Paper by Scott Murray,
This paper presents new historical research on the concrete facade of an important but relatively unknown and now demolished building by the American…

March 14, 2018
Modern Heritage and Facade Improvements
- Paper by Uta Pottgiesser, Angel Ayón,
Approximately 80% of our total building stock is from the 20th century. During the last decades, along with an increasing appreciation of modern arch…

March 23, 2020
Integrating Soft Robotics into Architectural Assemblies
- Paper by Vera Parlac, Associate Professor
The project described in this paper explores the integration of custom-made soft robotic muscles into a component-based surface. This project is part…

March 19, 2020
Contextual Envelopes
- Paper by Zoltan Neville,
Aesthetic and technical capabilities of facade design have become seemingly endless as building technologies progress. While the capacity to address …

March 14, 2018