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End-of-Life Challenges in Facade Design
- Paper by Rebecca Hartwell · Mauro Overend
In recent decades, there has been increased attention to reduce the operational energy performance of buildings. Stringent legislation on building

December 10, 2019
Sustainable Silicone
- Paper by Jon Kimberlain · Adrienne Bowman-Grittini · Stanley Yee
Silicone materials have a long history in high performance building projects. Known for durability, they can reduce a building’s carbon footprint by

January 24, 2020
Optimized Adaptive Re-Use
- Paper by Matthew Parker, Intern Architect John Souleles, Principal
Contemporary building practice represents a disconnect between traditional manufacturing techniques, that favor straight runs and orthogonal…
March 20, 2020
Predictive Modeling in an Automated Building Facade
- Paper by Troy Nolan Peters PhD
Computer simulations of an automated dynamic facade in a passively heated and cooled building by using predictive modeling of short-term future

March 15, 2020
Carbon Lean Facades
- Paper by Stefanie Schober, Senior Project Director Jonce Walker, LEED AP, Certified Sustainable Building Advisor, and Fitwel Ambassador, Senior Associate
With net zero and carbon neutral mandates on the near horizon, New York City has pushed the green building envelope by leveraging incentive-based…
March 19, 2020
Passive House Facade Design and Construction
- Paper by Louis Koehl, AIA, CPHD, Project Architect
Buildings account for over 40% of global emissions (GlobalABC, 2018). Growing populations and higher standards of living are increasing pressure on…
March 22, 2020