The design of structural glass systems continues to evolve with the parallel development of new manufacturing technology. Improvements in the
This paper will explore steel forming methods other than cold drawn or hot rolled processes, and how they allow steel to be utilized as the primary
This research looks at the relationship of material and geometric distribution to set a methodology for integrating structural and thermal design.
A common building upgrade to add value to existing commercial real estate is the renewal of the entrance lobby. The lobby facade is replaced to give
The Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California features an extremely diverse set of facade systems within one
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The structural glass storefront facade at 111 Main Street in Salt Lake City lends itself as a case study in accommodating large building
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A façade, which is also called a ‘secondary structural system’, typically separates the exterior from the interior of a building. In recent times,