An Energy-harvesting Building Facade
In order to reduce energy consumption throughout the whole life-cycle of buildings and increase the comfort performance of building sectors, an
In order to reduce energy consumption throughout the whole life-cycle of buildings and increase the comfort performance of building sectors, an
This paper will address the potential of ornamental architectural terracotta surfaces to mitigate the effects of climate fluctuations that will
The SCALP device is designed to measure the residual compressive surface stress of glass. As the SCALP does not rely on the birefringence properties
Daylighting is often an important component of architectural design and heavily influenced by a building’s facade and enclosure systems. Unlike many
New approaches to lightweight metal forming have the potential to advance architectural fabrication, particularly in the design and engineering of
Manufactured veneer panels such as glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC), ultra high performance concrete (UHPC), sintered stone, and terracotta are
As the first phase of a $4 billion dollar, 180-acre, 60 building government preservation project in Washington DC, this case study reviews the
Green Wall applications are growing in popularity around the world. Often thought of as a decorative element they provide much more than aesthetic
Silicone materials have a long history in high performance building projects. Known for durability, they can reduce a building’s carbon footprint by
This article discusses design, prototype development and a simulation study of novel types of facade systems, which integrate thermoelectric (TE)
Until recently, Google has occupied buildings that were designed for others and modified the interiors to suit its needs. Many of the improvements
Contemporary building practice represents a disconnect between traditional manufacturing techniques, that favor straight runs and orthogonal
ASTM E 1300 Standard Practice for Determining Load Resistance (LR) of Glass in Buildings defines the load resistance of a glass construction as being
What was once an accepted reality in heat-treated exterior glass, optical disturbances in glass are under increasing scrutiny by developers,
The global increase in atmospheric temperature rise combined with the rapid growth of previously underdeveloped climate zones presents a growing need
Fidelity between the built enclosure and early visualizations is rarely, if ever, an accident. When achieved, it comes as the result of persistent
The design of structural glass systems continues to evolve with the parallel development of new manufacturing technology. Improvements in the
The project described in this paper explores the integration of custom-made soft robotic muscles into a component-based surface. This project is part
This case study focuses on the solutions provided for the Bell Museum at the University of Minnesota. Our design team worked with the client to