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…
This article presents results of a research study that focuses on understanding energy performance of novel facade systems that integrate thermoelect…
Solar shading devices are required to find a trade-off between conflicting requirements: Protection from excessive solar gains and glare, daylight pr…
Traditional architecture can be a valuable source of inspiration for designers. Sustainable design concepts in traditional architecture have been exp…
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…
Access to natural daylight and connection to the outdoor environment is one of the key elements of contemporary architecture. This design concept is …
As building enclosure consulting services evolve and mature in markets, the scopes of service that are provided and sought, can become more standardi…
Facade failure due to seismic event represents a potential hazard to people and can cause serious damages to buildings with consequent high-cost reme…
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…
Many factors will influence coating selection, but to achieve the desired performance level for a given situation, coatings must be specified based u…
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…
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…
The paper will try to study the impact of window opening on waiting room experience of patients in an eye hospital along with their attendants. As di…
In 2014, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) as an accredited ANSI Standards D…
Transposing innovation from government funded research to commercially viable solutions becomes ever more important when combined with the urgent nee…
Today’s environmental challenges highlight the necessity of a holistic approach to façade design and construction, key to achieve the ambitious 2030 …