Optimized Adaptive Re-Use
Contemporary building practice represents a disconnect between traditional manufacturing techniques, that favor straight runs and orthogonal geometri…
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Kinetic Shading Systems
This study focuses on experiments in kinetics and architectural skins. More extensively, it introduces a solution for environmental design issues and…
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Thermal Performance of Closed Cavity Facades
Closed cavity facades (CCF), a configuration of Double Skin Facade (DSF), consists of a double-glazed unit on the inner layer and single glazing on t…
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Mixed Reality in Facade Education
Developments in performative computational analysis, mass customization, and complex form manipulation revolutionized building envelope design proces…
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ACT Facade
Due to material and technological advancement during the last century, transparency has become a prominent trend in contemporary architecture. Howeve…
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High-Performance Building Facades
For architects, designers, engineers, manufacturers, consultants, and owners' representatives interested in methods for designing high-performance facades.
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Novel Active Facade Systems and Their Energy Performance in Commercial Buildings
This article presents results of a research study that focuses on understanding energy performance of novel facade systems that integrate thermoelect…
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Retroreflective Coating for Window Blinds
Solar shading devices are required to find a trade-off between conflicting requirements: Protection from excessive solar gains and glare, daylight pr…
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Smart Colored Window Technology
Traditional architecture can be a valuable source of inspiration for designers. Sustainable design concepts in traditional architecture have been exp…
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City Development and Cladding Design
High-rise buildings in growing cities could become more vulnerable to variations in wind flow due to the continuous changes in urban topology. The ae…
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Thermal Comfort Assessment of Multi-Zone Electrochromic Window
Access to natural daylight and connection to the outdoor environment is one of the key elements of contemporary architecture. This design concept is …
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Targeted Enclosure Consulting
As building enclosure consulting services evolve and mature in markets, the scopes of service that are provided and sought, can become more standardi…
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Influence of Performance and Design of Structural Silicone Joints on the Resilience of Curtain Wall Units Exposed to Seismic Impacts
Facade failure due to seismic event represents a potential hazard to people and can cause serious damages to buildings with consequent high-cost reme…
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The Double Skin Facade
The largest source of air pollution in North America is the atmospheric boundary layer of a city caused by its urban canyons with pollutants produced…
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Expo CIHAC Digital
Facing a complicated global situation and always prioritizing the health and integrity of our allies and visitors, we have made the decision to hold Expo CIHAC 2020 in digital format . Revolutionizing once again the way to create business connections in the construction industry.
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Specifying Commercial Aluminum Finishes
Many factors will influence coating selection, but to achieve the desired performance level for a given situation, coatings must be specified based u…
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Facades+ NYC
Facades+ bring together some of the world’s most productive building professionals. Be inspired and learn how to innovate all steps of facade implementation, from systems and materials to designs and delivery strategies.
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Hardened Facades Effects on Structural Systems
To ensure the safety of U.S diplomatic personnel overseas, the U.S Department of State (DoS) has developed facade retrofits capable of resisting high…
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Vintage Vinyl
Mid-century through 1980’s buildings with lock-strip or “zipper-gasket” glazing systems are an ever present part of the urban landscape in many citie…