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Novel Active Facade Systems and Their Energy Performance in Commercial Buildings
- Paper by Ajla Aksamija, Professor and Chair Mahsa Farid Mohajer, PhD Candidate Zlatan Aksamija, Associate Professor
This article presents results of a research study that focuses on understanding energy performance of novel facade systems that integrate thermoelect…

October 11, 2022
Thermal Analysis of Complex Glazing
- Paper by Adrian Turcato, Chris Stutzki, Erik Olsen,
The use of bidirectional scattering distribution function incorporated in a transient systems simulation program, allows engineers to accurately dete…

March 14, 2018
The Thermal Blanket Concept
- Paper by Bharat Patel, PE, CEM, LEED AP, Michael Bulander, AIA, LEED AP,
This paper tells the story of a Double Skin Facade (DSF), where high performance and multi-disciplinary collaboration saves a library concept of open…

March 14, 2018
Go Big or Go Home!
- Paper by Patrick Loughran, FAIA, PE, LEED AP, Richard Barrett, AIA, Senior Associate
This paper will focus on the design and detailing of large-format glass enclosures intended to maximize transparency using state-of-the-art materials…

October 11, 2022
Preserving a Historic Facade
- Paper by Maria Mohammed, S.E., Design Engineer John Fidler, RIBA, Intl Assoc AIA, FRICS, FSA, FRSA, FIIC, FAPT, President
Environmental and socio-economic benefits of sustainable preservation have become apparent most recently in the restoration of the historic former Ma…

March 15, 2020
ETFE Membrane Envelope Strategies
- Paper by Audrey L Worden, ISSF, Principal + Founding Partner Kihong R. Ku, DDes, Associate Professor, Design Technology and Architectural Innovation, Adaptive Envelopes Alexander G. Worden, RA NCARB, Principal + Founding Partner
Airflow within the cavity of double-skin facades is a key component of adaptive building envelopes which change thermophysical properties to meet cha…

October 11, 2022
Stop Relying on Myths – Energy Efficient and Durable Heritage Building Enclosures
- Article by David Kayll, FMA, P.Eng, President and senior building science specialist
March 07, 2024
A Break From The Past: How the Guggenheim Renovation Made Thermally Broken Steel Windows a New Normal
- Article by Angel Ayón, AIA, NCARB, NOMA, LEED AP, Principal
March 07, 2024
The ABCs of ZNE
- Event by Verdical Group
The journey to a zero net energy (ZNE) future starts with renovating the current paradigm of building design. The way buildings are designed today needs a retrofit in thinking so new projects meet the challenges of the global climate crisis.

November 25, 2020
The ABCs of ZNE
- Event by Verdical Group
The journey to a zero net energy (ZNE) future starts with renovating the current paradigm of building design. The way buildings are designed today needs a retrofit in thinking so new projects meet the challenges of the global climate crisis.

November 18, 2020
The ABCs of ZNE
- Event by Verdical Group
The journey to a zero net energy (ZNE) future starts with renovating the current paradigm of building design. The way buildings are designed today needs a retrofit in thinking so new projects meet the challenges of the global climate crisis.

November 11, 2020
The ABCs of ZNE
- Event by Verdical Group
The journey to a zero net energy (ZNE) future starts with renovating the current paradigm of building design. The way buildings are designed today needs a retrofit in thinking so new projects meet the challenges of the global climate crisis.

November 04, 2020
The ABCs of ZNE
- Event by Verdical Group
The journey to a zero net energy (ZNE) future starts with renovating the current paradigm of building design. The way buildings are designed today needs a retrofit in thinking so new projects meet the challenges of the global climate crisis.

October 28, 2020
The ABCs of ZNE
- Event by Verdical Group
The journey to a zero net energy (ZNE) future starts with renovating the current paradigm of building design. The way buildings are designed today needs a retrofit in thinking so new projects meet the challenges of the global climate crisis.

October 21, 2020
Modern Heritage and Facade Improvements
- Paper by Uta Pottgiesser · Angel Ayón
Approximately 80% of our total building stock is from the 20th century. During the last decades, along with an increasing appreciation of modern arch…

March 23, 2020