56 Leonard is one of the newest additions to the intersection of Church Street and Leonard Street in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood. The tower was designed by internationally renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron of Switzerland and will be their first skyscraper. Standing at 821 feet tall and fea
As the new year approaches and we look back on 2019, we are grateful for the growth and accomplishments of the past year, all made possible by the unwavering support of our members, event attendees, sponsors and industry peers. As we head into 2020, we take a moment to thank you and look back...
Facade Tectonics Institute completes its 2019 Regional Forum Series with NYC Forum hosted by the Ornamental Metal Institute of New York at the Princeton Club
The research is structured around complex optical effects of undulated glass and coatings that exhibit high reflectivity, especially at higher
The use of glass in windows and curtain walls in residential as well as in commercial buildings needs to be designed very carefully. In addition to
In order to get to a carbon neutral building stock – which is e.g. required by the EU Carbon roadmap by 2050 – our efforts need to be smart and
“The digital transformation will change everything” – with this quote in mind a deep look into the current facade business will be given with a
A novel shading device for facade application was developed by combining innovative geometry elements (twisting cylinders) with a smart use of
Nowadays the construction industry is characterised by high multifunctional and complex buildings with innovative facade systems. Unlike a simple
Reducing GHG emissions related to energy use in buildings is a prominent obligation given their impact in terms of climate change. In this light,
