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Facade and electric lighting integration
Facades and electric lighting systems are, for the most part, still considered as separate systems throughout the design, installation,

September 11, 2024
Kinetics in Building Facades
- Paper by Sean Cullen, Professor Greg Keeffe,
The prominence of climatically responsive building facades through the use of kinetics has proliferated in recent years due to a concern for the…
March 14, 2018
Evaluating Additive Manufacturing for Metallic Facade Components
- Paper by Natasa Mrazovic, M. Arch. Eng., M.C.E., Martin Fischer,
The state-of-the-art of Additive Manufacturing (AM), popularly known as 3D printing, shows its prospective future in the…
March 14, 2018
Direct Sun and Occupant Comfort
- Paper by Madeline Gradillas, Henry Richardson,
Direct sun on the body is a known potential cause of thermal discomfort for occupants, yet most thermal comfort simulations do not capture its…
March 14, 2018
Digital Medium, Tangible Message
- Paper by Nathaniel Barlam,
The reaches of architecture are inherently linked to the efficacy of communication, and as emerging technology broadens the conceptual horizon of the…
March 14, 2018
Infinite Panel System
- Paper by Mike Ryan, Director of Product Development Facades Division Brian Stern, Regional Energy Director Michael Adams, Senior Energy Analyst
Today, building facades are expected to do much more than merely provide shelter, which is driving the need for higher performing envelope solutions.…
March 15, 2020
Nested Density
- Paper by Wendy Cox, Architect
Projecting imagery onto building facades is not only becoming a marketing necessity for successful urban spectacles but is also altering social urban

March 15, 2020
Mixed Reality in Facade Education
- Paper by Phillip Anzalone AIA, Professor Amber Bartosh, RA LEED AP BD+C, Professor
Developments in performative computational analysis, mass customization, and complex form manipulation revolutionized building envelope design…
March 22, 2020
Integrating Structure and Cladding
- Paper by Jerome Engelking, Christian Stutzki, Principal
The project represents a successful integration of a glass facade with the primary structure of the building. The choice of the building material is…
March 15, 2020
Green Wall Rainscreen
- Paper by Stephan Wurster, Business Development Manager Till Jackenkroll, Product and Innovation Manager
Green Wall applications are growing in popularity around the world. Often thought of as a decorative element they provide much more than aesthetic…
March 22, 2020
Integrating Soft Robotics into Architectural Assemblies
- Paper by Vera Parlac, Associate Professor
The project described in this paper explores the integration of custom-made soft robotic muscles into a component-based surface. This project is part…
March 19, 2020
The Evolution of AEC Professional Silos
- Paper by David Olsen, AIA · Megan Leon, P.E. · Christopher Chiuchiolo, LEED AP · Andrea Bono, P.E., LEED AP BD+C · Nick Rustia, P.E. · Diane T Sands, MLIS, MFA, MS-GIST
Healthcare projects in northern California require specialized knowledge to navigate regulation, technological advancements, and project execution

January 27, 2020
The Tectonics of Flimsiness
- Paper by Timothy Brown AIA NCARB CSI, Associate Professor
Architecture has traditionally celebrated the joining of two building components or materials. Joinery serves as a key site for architectural…
March 22, 2020

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