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End-of-Life Challenges in Facade Design
- Paper by Rebecca Hartwell, PhD Candidate Mauro Overend, Professor of Structural Design & Mechanics
In recent decades, there has been increased attention to reduce the operational energy performance of buildings. Stringent legislation on building…
December 10, 2019
Fire Safety and Code Challenges for Mass Timber in Curtain Wall Systems
- Paper by David Barber · John Neary · Mic Patterson PhD LEED AP+
With the desire for more sustainable construction and reduced embodied energy, mass timber is being explored for building structures. For medium and

January 29, 2020
Designing with Photovoltaics
- Paper by Wayne Walker, Associate, Project Architect Julia Ragragio Ruiz, LEED AP BD+C, Sustainability Strategist Sam Crawford, Intern
Photovoltaics (PV) have been utilized in buildings for decades, especially in Europe where legislative support has largely driven the market. With…
March 15, 2020

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