From Design to Experiment
Flat cable-net facades are form-active structures which provide maximum transparency by means of point fixing components, tensioned cables, and struc…
Flat cable-net facades are form-active structures which provide maximum transparency by means of point fixing components, tensioned cables, and struc…
This paper outlines the successful implementation of digital workflows between the design team composed of Architect, Structural Engineer and Project…
Facades are an architectural feature and an integral part of the building enclosure. To ensure that the facades continue their function, they must be…
This research looks at the relationship of material and geometric distribution to set a methodology for integrating structural and thermal design. Th…
Structural glass is used in a range of building applications, and while the ASTM E1300 has recently been updated to provide a design method to accoun…
Laminated glass with standard PVB has long been used for safety and security due to its ability to adhere the broken glass fragments together. As the…
The design of structural glass systems continues to evolve with the parallel development of new manufacturing technology. Improvements in the manufac…
The testing of aluminum/glass curtainwalls for seismic capability, mainly inter-story drift, has been carried out on many curtainwalls over the last …
Facade failure due to seismic event represents a potential hazard to people and can cause serious damages to buildings with consequent high-cost reme…
This is an experimental and computational exploration of structural systems that transform between states of rigidity and flexibility. The goal is to…
Fountain Place is a project that exemplifies the latest technology and applications in building skin design and jumbo structural glass applications, …
Photovoltaics (PV) have been utilized in buildings for decades, especially in Europe where legislative support has largely driven the market. With ne…
In 2014, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) as an accredited ANSI Standards D…
Glass has become a popular building material that is used not only for windows but also as a load-bearing material. New dimensions of glass panes in …
Precision in digital workflow is necessary to deliver facade projects where there is a high design aesthetic or structural performance requirement. T…
U-shaped annealed profiled glass, or U channel glass is used in both the interior and exterior glass façade for decades, as it has long and durable s…
In the very earliest stages of a design, an architect imagines a unique glazed facade form and wonders, “Is this possible?” and “What will it cost?” …
Building design criteria requires that government buildings be designed for a variety of extreme loads including blast, hurricane, and impact conditi…
With the developments in production, industrial facilities lost their function and were abandoned over time. The most frequent and often the most sus…
A Catmull-Clark algorithm (used in 3D computer graphics for smoothing polygon surfaces) was used to create a unique design for an over 208ft by 30ft …