Wind-Borne Debris Impacts on Façades
Climate change effects are causing an increase in extreme wind events’ frequency and severity, worldwide. Regions that previously were not prone to
Climate change effects are causing an increase in extreme wind events’ frequency and severity, worldwide. Regions that previously were not prone to
This paper will address the potential of ornamental architectural terracotta surfaces to mitigate the effects of climate fluctuations that will
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.
Glass handrail design in the United States lags behind best practice in other parts of the world. There can be as much as a factor of four (4)
Recent years have seen an increase in the use of insulated glazing units (IGUs) in spandrel applications to visually blend the appearance between the
This paper presents new historical research on the concrete facade of an important but relatively unknown and now demolished building by the American
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