Transfer Topologies
This research looks at the relationship of material and geometric distribution to set a methodology for integrating structural and thermal design. Th…
This research looks at the relationship of material and geometric distribution to set a methodology for integrating structural and thermal design. Th…
The research is structured around complex optical effects of undulated glass and coatings that exhibit high reflectivity, especially at higher incide…
Transposing innovation from government funded research to commercially viable solutions becomes ever more important when combined with the urgent nee…
This research unlocks the relationship between space, structure and light in nine unique museums developed by architect Renzo Piano. Renzo Piano uses…
This paper presents new historical research on the concrete facade of an important but relatively unknown and now demolished building by the American…
This paper documents a six year academia/industry collaboration between researchers at the Department of Architecture, University at Buffalo (SUNY) a…
This paper analyzes sustainable retrofit strategies for an existing research laboratory building, located in a cold climate. This facility is compose…
This article presents results of a research study that focuses on understanding energy performance of novel facade systems that integrate thermoelect…
This paper proposes system concepts and fabrication methods for the use of ultra-thin glass in facades. It documents the team's research on ultra-thi…
Recent planning recognizes a growing demand for buildings that provide higher levels of occupant well-being. Often, well-being in buildings is reduce…
The project described in this paper explores the integration of custom-made soft robotic muscles into a component-based surface. This project is part…
Designing a multi-functional building envelope as an architectural façade, environmental interface and solar collector is a multi-objective explorati…
The recently completed Capital One Hall performing arts center located in the Washington DC metro area is defined by a pleated exterior of glass and …
The Green Village at the TU Delft is a living lab for sustainable innovations. The Co Creation Centre (CCC) will be their new meeting center (13.5 x …
Building envelopes cover a considerable part of the urban exterior surfaces, and to therefore have a significant leverage effect on the climate resil…
Cost-effective, sustainable, self-actuating, thermally-responsive, bio-composite exo-skins that act like shields or cloaks for existing buildings cou…
Recent years have seen an increased use of insulated glazing units in spandrel applications to visually blend the appearance between the vision and s…
“The digital transformation will change everything” – with this quote in mind a deep look into the current facade business will be given with a speci…
The European climate and energy targets for 2020 demand significant improvement of the energy performance of buildings since one third of the end-use…
Life cycle assessment was introduced in the 1970s as an analytical tool to quantify the environmental impact of a product, process, or service. Thoug…