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As building enclosure consulting services evolve and mature in markets, the scopes of service that are provided and sought, can become more
Connections, those transitions between systems and materials, are critically important when the surfaces are curved or complex. Well-designed
Coauthors: Mary Ben Bonham, Department of Architecture + Interior Design, Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA [corresponding] [presenting at the
This paper outlines the successful implementation of digital workflows between the design team composed of Architect, Structural Engineer and Project
Direct sun on the body is a known potential cause of thermal discomfort for occupants, yet most thermal comfort simulations do not capture its
Wind induced pressure is a major design consideration for building facades. However, the effects of facade geometry and urban terrain on wind loading
This paper surveys facade design education in accredited Bachelor and Master of Architecture (B.Arch and M.Arch) programs in the United States. A
The conventional approach to specifying dimensional tolerances in architecture and construction is inadequate in the theater of premanufacturing
Providing a unique and integral cladding/envelope solution suited for high-rise buildings has been an inherent challenge for this building typology
What does the fourth industrial revolution mean to the design and engineering of facades of the future? We are experiencing a global technological
As awareness around the seismic performance of buildings grows, it is becoming increasingly necessary to integrate seismic expansion joint cover