Advanced Simulation for Thermal Stress Assessment
In recent years, the desire for increased performance, transparency and visual flatness of glazing elements in curtain walls has generated renewed
In recent years, the desire for increased performance, transparency and visual flatness of glazing elements in curtain walls has generated renewed
Glazed wall systems, such as curtain walls and window walls, are one of the most commonly used façade systems in modern buildings in North America.
This article discusses design, prototype development and a simulation study of novel types of facade systems, which integrate thermoelectric (TE)
The use of bidirectional scattering distribution function incorporated in a transient systems simulation program, allows engineers to accurately
Direct sun on the body is a known potential cause of thermal discomfort for occupants, yet most thermal comfort simulations do not capture its
We have seen rapid expansion in the last decade of laminated glass design using modern analytical and computational methods. Essential to the proper
Recently, building envelopes have been exhibiting complex shapes and patterns, a trend supported by current digital technologies. Likewise, the
This research unlocks the relationship between space, structure and light in nine unique museums developed by architect Renzo Piano. Renzo Piano uses
“The digital transformation will change everything” – with this quote in mind a deep look into the current facade business will be given with a
This paper analyzes sustainable retrofit strategies for an existing research laboratory building, located in a cold climate. This facility is
Facades play a relevant role in the search for a more sustainable approach to modern architecture. The amount of embodied and operational energy can
Over the last two decades, in what has been coined “The Digital Turn”, the introduction of parametric design software has afforded increased
The global increase in atmospheric temperature rise combined with the rapid growth of previously underdeveloped climate zones presents a growing need
The piezoelectric facade as a self-sustained technology can generate a considerable amount of energy by converting swaying motions (actuated by the
Daylighting is often an important component of architectural design and heavily influenced by a building’s facade and enclosure systems. Unlike many