Targeted Enclosure Consulting
As building enclosure consulting services evolve and mature in markets, the scopes of service that are provided and sought, can become more
As building enclosure consulting services evolve and mature in markets, the scopes of service that are provided and sought, can become more
Designing a sustainable rainscreen wall assembly has become an essential part of most new construction projects. Industry principles and energy codes
Exterior shading devices, when typically used, are horizontal planes that are most effective at the south face of buildings in the northern
Thermal-break-blanket technology is a novel and high-performance thermal break solution for aluminum curtain walls. The thermal-break-blanket is
<p>The stability of monolithic glass fins is reasonably well defined; as an elastic material it behaves in a similar manner to other elastic…
Laminated glass with standard PVB has long been used for safety and security due to its ability to adhere the broken glass fragments together. As the
There have been three decades of liberating developments in the application of descriptive geometry and freeform design methods, as well as the
This article discusses design, prototype development and a simulation study of novel types of facade systems, which integrate thermoelectric (TE)
Unitized curtain wall has become ubiquitous in contemporary facade design and construction due to advantages associated with speed of erection, lower
This paper will address the potential of ornamental architectural terracotta surfaces to mitigate the effects of climate fluctuations that will
Aesthetic and technical capabilities of facade design have become seemingly endless as building technologies progress. While the capacity to address
Other than limited special cases, there is a lack of standards providing guidance on the design of structural glass. This has resulted in an ad-hoc
Facade design is a key component of architectural expression, and increasingly a key design consideration due to growing importance of factors like:
<p>In recent decades, there has been increased attention to reduce the operational energy performance of buildings. Stringent legislation on building…
Computer simulations of an automated dynamic facade in a passively heated and cooled building by using predictive modeling of short-term future
<p>Curtain wall design commonly uses insulating glass units for vision and spandrel glazing to provide better visual harmonization of building facade…
The pathway to carbon-neutrality, as urged during the COP 21 in Paris, and the repeated goal for resilient buildings and urban habitats, winds right
Traditional architecture can be a valuable source of inspiration for designers. Sustainable design concepts in traditional architecture have been
Effective thickness is a simplified method for the structural evaluation of laminated glass section properties. The method consists of defining the