
Active and Energy Autonomous Window
Reducing GHG emissions related to energy use in buildings is a prominent obligation given their impact in terms of climate change. In this light,
Reducing GHG emissions related to energy use in buildings is a prominent obligation given their impact in terms of climate change. In this light,
Sealed indoor environments have created artificial, homogeneous ecosystems that sever ties between humans and the natural world. This paper
Curtain wall is the prevailing type of enclosure on modern buildings because of its economy, its independence from structure that allows flexibility
Highly transformable materials can be used as adaptive exterior shading systems by leveraging the relationship between external stimuli (heat) and
Resiliency is the capacity of a building (or building component in the case of the facade) to support building functionalities during extreme events
In 1871, a fourth level Architecture course was offered in New York City that instructed on topics such as heating, ventilation and circulation of
Wearables protect us from climatic conditions, they provide privacy, comfort and they also reflect our style and personality. Building facades in the
Center Three is a 100-year-old, one million square-foot building in Long Island City, New York that was constructed over the course of one year. It
Facades play a relevant role in the search for a more sustainable approach to modern architecture. The amount of embodied and operational energy can
Recent planning recognizes a growing demand for buildings that provide higher levels of occupant well-being. Often, well-being in buildings is
Today, about 40% of all buildings in the U.S. still have single-pane windows, and ~70% of the existing building stock is estimated to suffer from
Kinetic responsive systems are gaining attention in architectural applications, to reduce the building’s energy consumption and environmental impact,
Business Insider has described San Francisco’s Chase Arena as setting “a new standard for a sports arena in the US”, and “the state-of-the-art arena