Resiliency is the capacity of a building (or building component in the case of the facade) to support building functionalities during extreme events
The structural glass storefront facade at 111 Main Street in Salt Lake City lends itself as a case study in accommodating large building
Approximately 80% of our total building stock is from the 20th century. During the last decades, along with an increasing appreciation of modern
Facade failure due to seismic event represents a potential hazard to people and can cause serious damages to buildings with consequent high-cost
California is set to be drier and more drought prone with climate change. Wildfire and the subsequent loss of life and housing is a huge challenge.
Recent years have seen an increase in the use of insulated glazing units (IGUs) in spandrel applications to visually blend the appearance between the
Nowadays, the power of images is seductive. Bold and complex facades often have an innovative appearance but superficial tectonic depth;
Large format, steel-stud framed “megapanel” facades with rainscreen cladding create uniquely complicated requirements for digital documentation and
Fidelity between the built enclosure and early visualizations is rarely, if ever, an accident. When achieved, it comes as the result of persistent