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  • Design and Energy Analysis

    • Paper by Mahsa Farid Mohajer · Ajla Aksamija

    Integration and interoperability between Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Building Energy Modeling (BEM) tools pose major challenges for the

  • Highly Efficient Façades with Innovative Shading and Light Control featured image

    Highly Efficient Façades with Innovative Shading and Light Control

    • Paper by Klaus Reuschle, Project Director Robert Matthew Noblett, Partner Michelle Siu-Ching Lee, Roman Schieber, Associate Director ppa.
    The Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) on the Allston Campus is the largest new building at Harvard University in recent decades with a footprint…

  • The Facade and Energy Codes

    • Paper by Elliot Glassman

    Ever-increasing performance requirements in the latest version of the energy codes are compelling project teams to consider the thermal performance

  • Thermal Bridging and Building Facades

    • Paper by Ivan Lee

    Thermal bridging through building façades have been overlooked by designers and building energy codes and standards in the past, which has led to

  • Lithic Revival

    • Paper by Alex Terzich

    The recently completed Capital One Hall performing arts center located in the Washington DC metro area is defined by a pleated exterior of glass and

  • Modelling Perimeter Heating Demand

    • Paper by Jonathan Graham · Geoffrey Turnbull, OAA, MRAIC, LEED AP, CPHD · David Constable OAA, LEED AP, CPHD · Mike Reimer P.Eng, LEED AP · Joshua Vanwyck, CPHD

    Thermal discomfort can occur in perimeter zones due to radiant heat loss from the occupant to a poorly insulated exterior wall. It is valuable for

  • Data-Driven Shading Systems

    • Paper by Simon Schleicher · Luis Santos · Luisa Caldas

    Analyzing the energy performance of complex building envelopes, determining the need for sun protection, and assessing the effectiveness of shading