
Integration and interoperability between Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Building Energy Modeling (BEM) tools pose major challenges for the
Precision in digital workflow is necessary to deliver facade projects where there is a high design aesthetic or structural performance requirement.
Window glass design using ASTM E 1300 entails determining glass thickness(es) and types so that the window glass construction load resistance
A review of balustrade practices from around the world, and why practices in United States and countries using ICC code/ASCE 7 designs are failing to
ASTM E 1300 “Standard Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass in Buildings” defines the load resistance of a glass construction as being
Multilayer design technique in metal facades is introduced in this paper. Generally, in this technique, a metal facade is designed in the fourth
The piezoelectric facade as a self-sustained technology can generate a considerable amount of energy by converting swaying motions (actuated by the
Parametric Design has become an invaluable tool for complex tasks like designing energy efficient buildings when joined to performance-based