Let Thin Glass in the Facade Move
Facades play an important role in the control of energy flow and energy consumption in buildings as they represent the interface between the outdoor …
Facades play an important role in the control of energy flow and energy consumption in buildings as they represent the interface between the outdoor …
Factory inspection visits are vital, yet they unfortunately have a habit of being overlooked. The factory inspection process during the Building Enve…
As the building stock ages around the country and the consequences of design and/or construction that are deficient or lack resiliency become apparen…
Navigating the building code, while challenging in any respect, can be even trickier when considering the use of emerging materials on building facad…
Window glass design using ASTM E 1300 entails determining glass thickness(es) and types so that the window glass construction load resistance magnitu…
Today's sustainability in architecture takes into consideration the complete life cycle of buildings and their components, from resource harvesting a…
Many factors will influence coating selection, but to achieve the desired performance level for a given situation, coatings must be specified based u…
Facades are an architectural feature and an integral part of the building enclosure. To ensure that the facades continue their function, they must be…
There is no doubting the longevity of stainless steel building facades. The Chrysler Building and numerous buildings that followed have stood the tes…
Change happens, for better or for worse, to all living and physical matter. In order to thrive and achieve longevity, we constantly need to adapt to …
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector is critical to limiting global temperature rise to less than 1.5⁰C. Construction and build…
Photovoltaics (PV) have been utilized in buildings for decades, especially in Europe where legislative support has largely driven the market. With ne…