European Facade Networks
The European climate and energy targets for 2020 demand significant improvement of the energy performance of buildings since one third of the
The European climate and energy targets for 2020 demand significant improvement of the energy performance of buildings since one third of the
Metal-framed glazed enclosures define contemporary architecture. But as our 20th century building stock continues to age, the restoration, rehabilitation and replacement of underperforming facades has created a specialized field of physicists and preservationists.
Being part of the European Façade Network efn, an association of ten research and education entities throughout Europe, I would like to share my experiences of last year’s conferences and research activities with this brief contribution.
<p>The European building stock is mainly constituted by highly energy demanding buildings. The only way to a more sustainable and decarbonized…
Photovoltaics (PV) have been utilized in buildings for decades, especially in Europe where legislative support has largely driven the market. With
For over 60 years architects, engineers, and consultants have been specifying stainless steels for use in building skins and in some structural
Transposing innovation from government funded research to commercially viable solutions becomes ever more important when combined with the urgent
<p>Globalization in the construction industry has brought about new demands for buildings and construction projects, new demands that still need to…
Reducing GHG emissions related to energy use in buildings is a prominent obligation given their impact in terms of climate change. In this light,
Driven by an increasing demand for high thermal and acoustic performance, transparency, and low maintenance costs, a number of facade innovations
Closed cavity facades (CCF), a configuration of Double Skin Facade (DSF), consists of a double-glazed unit on the inner layer and single glazing on
Glass is an essential component for any type of building. Its transparency enhances daylighting and provides occupants a view to the outside. Whether
Originally known as The Master Building, 310 Riverside Drive in Manhattan's Upper West Side is a 28-story tower completed in 1929 as an apartment
<p>The recently completed Capital One Hall performing arts center located in the Washington DC metro area is defined by a pleated exterior of glass…