Today the design professions still struggle to understand the nature of research in our work. There is a systemic lack of clarity in defining research in design and developing metrics to evaluate the value behind design interventions and applications
In architecture, the façade is often the defining aspect of a building’s appearance, establishing the building’s public persona. From an engineering perspective, the façade is an assembly of building components with a critical impact on a range of performative metrics.
In 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) inaugurated the first two global sustainability disclosure standards IFRS S1/S2 to
Daylighting & Solar Glare control, which affect both the energy consumption of the building as well as the comfort of the occupants, become
The global increase in atmospheric temperature rise combined with the rapid growth of previously underdeveloped climate zones presents a growing need
This paper describes the development of an interactive map that highlights case studies of advanced facade design strategies and technologies from
.FTI's 2019 NYC Forum was an intimate, provocative and forward-looking dialogue with thought leaders from all sectors of the building industry; owners, architects, consultants, contractors and more.
Facades must be responsive to a myriad of qualities and influences ranging from urban impact and aesthetic character to numerous performance
Glass structural elements have become increasingly common to the point of ubiquity; however, there currently is no universally recognized and
Curtain wall is the prevailing type of enclosure on modern buildings because of its economy, its independence from structure that allows flexibility
Direct sun on the body is a known potential cause of thermal discomfort for occupants, yet most thermal comfort simulations do not capture its