
Facade Resilience Evaluation Framework
Resiliency is the capacity of a building (or building component in the case of the facade) to support building functionalities during extreme events
Resiliency is the capacity of a building (or building component in the case of the facade) to support building functionalities during extreme events
Climate change effects are causing an increase in extreme wind events’ frequency and severity, worldwide. Regions that previously were not prone to
The recent 50 year anniversary of the first use of silicone sealant in a 4-sided structural silicone glazing application marks a sustainable and
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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.
Quickly exceeding new facade service life expectations for tall buildings imposed by increasing environmental, economic, and social pressures have
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs projects a world population growth of over three billion over our current, nearly eight
Architectural preferences for commercial building continue towards increased transparency resulting in large lites of glass with minimal visual
Originally known as The Master Building, 310 Riverside Drive in Manhattan's Upper West Side is a 28-story tower completed in 1929 as an apartment