In 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) inaugurated the first two global sustainability disclosure standards IFRS S1/S2 to
Envelope-for-Service (E4S) is a novel business model developed with the aim of converting the building façade from a traditionally traded good to a
The construction industry is one of the greatest sources of pollution, where 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions are attributed to
The building envelope is at the intersection of embodied and operational emissions. Curtain wall specifically could play an important role in
As architects and designers we understand the urgency of addressing the building sector’s role in the ongoing environmental crisis. Architecture2030
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector is critical to limiting global temperature rise to less than 1.5⁰C. Construction and
Climate change goals will require significant improvements in the way buildings are constructed and operated. Building reuse can combat climate
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs projects a world population growth of over three billion over our current, nearly eight
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
Today, building facades are expected to do much more than merely provide shelter, which is driving the need for higher performing envelope solutions.
Silicone materials have a long history in high performance building projects. Known for durability, they can reduce a building’s carbon footprint by