Ever-increasing performance requirements in the latest version of the energy codes are compelling project teams to consider the thermal performance of the building envelope more rigorously than ever before.
The method proposed is derived from a parametric workflow that employs the precision of 6-axis robots and the flexibility of fabric to rapidly create
Facades developed in response to climactic factors increase performance and human comfort while reducing energy loads. A single building envelope
Today's evolving digital tools allow designers to be more creative in designing new forms and geometries. Adapting similar tools to the fabrication
Access to natural daylight and connection to the outdoor environment is one of the key elements of contemporary architecture. This design concept is
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
Over the last two decades, in what has been coined “The Digital Turn”, the introduction of parametric design software has afforded increased
To paraphrase Robert le Ricolias, the art of the structure is where to put the folds. Using that inspiration, fundamental concepts from origami,
While most of high-rise buildings feature a core surrounded by a spatial frame defining the volume, one could envision a column-free plan where the
Complex freeform architectural enclosures are becoming increasingly popular and easy to model and design with the help of modern computational tools.
Energy codes across the country are progressively getting stricter and increasing the threshold for a baseline building’s energy performance.
The wonder of nature is the abundance of unique forms she creates based on a few simple physical principles or laws. No two snowflakes are alike.
Direct sun on the body is a known potential cause of thermal discomfort for occupants, yet most thermal comfort simulations do not capture its
Precision in digital workflow is necessary to deliver facade projects where there is a high design aesthetic or structural performance requirement.
The design of complex, high-performance facades involves balancing attention towards principles of material selection, thermal and moisture
Facades must be responsive to a myriad of qualities and influences ranging from urban impact and aesthetic character to numerous performance
Daylighting & Solar Glare control, which affect both the energy consumption of the building as well as the comfort of the occupants, become
This paper documents a six year academia/industry collaboration between researchers at the Department of Architecture, University at Buffalo (SUNY)
Recently, building envelopes have been exhibiting complex shapes and patterns, a trend supported by current digital technologies. Likewise, the
Glass by nature is a reflective material, and it is well-known and documented that issues of glare can occur due to solar reflection. This phenomenon
