Performance Based Generative Facade Workflow for Large Scale Projects Paper by Paul Ferrer, Mili Kyropoulou, Tim Logan, Heath May, James Warton, Over the last two decades, in what has been coined “The Digital Turn”, the introduction of parametric design software has afforded increased… March 14, 2018
Patchwork Paper by Alexander G. Worden, AIA, It may be difficult for modern man to believe that what is known as handicraft was once the advanced manufacturing of the day. These techniques were… March 14, 2018
Generative Design Tool Paper by Amir Hosseinzadeh Zarrabi, Mona Azarbayjani, Maryam Tavakoli, The piezoelectric facade as a self-sustained technology can generate a considerable amount of energy by converting swaying motions (actuated by the… March 14, 2018
Algorithmic Patterns for Facade Design Paper by Inês Caetano, António Leitão, Recently, building envelopes have been exhibiting complex shapes and patterns, a trend supported by current digital technologies. Likewise, the… March 12, 2018
Hydroformed Shading Paper by Michelle Siu-Ching Lee, Architect Robert Matthew Noblett, Partner Roman Schieber, Associate Director New approaches to lightweight metal forming have the potential to advance architectural fabrication, particularly in the design and engineering of… March 13, 2020
Geometric Patterns as Architectural Forms Paper by Joshua Schultz, PhD, PE, LEED AP, Assistant Professor Neil Katz, AIA, Associate Facade design is a key component of architectural expression, and increasingly a key design consideration due to growing importance of factors like:… January 21, 2020
Developments in Gridshell Design Paper by Cristobal Correa P.E., Principal Craig Schwitter P.E., Principal In 1959 Heinz Isler challenged the world of concrete shell design by proposing a series of shapes for shells that were very different from what most… March 22, 2020