Resiliency is the capacity of a building (or building component in the case of the facade) to support building functionalities during extreme events
Facade failure due to seismic event represents a potential hazard to people and can cause serious damages to buildings with consequent high-cost
Today’s environmental challenges highlight the necessity of a holistic approach to façade design and construction, key to achieve the ambitious 2030
This case study focuses on the solutions provided for the Bell Museum at the University of Minnesota. Our design team worked with the client to
Building envelopes cover a considerable part of the urban exterior surfaces, and to therefore have a significant leverage effect on the climate
As awareness around the seismic performance of buildings grows, it is becoming increasingly necessary to integrate seismic expansion joint cover
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
Climate change effects are causing an increase in extreme wind events’ frequency and severity, worldwide. Regions that previously were not prone to
Today's sustainability in architecture takes into consideration the complete life cycle of buildings and their components, from resource harvesting
The recent 50 year anniversary of the first use of silicone sealant in a 4-sided structural silicone glazing application marks a sustainable and
A building’s envelope mitigates the effects of meteorological phenomena – including lightning – upon the structure and its occupants and contents.