Design Considerations and the Complex Facade
The design of complex, high-performance facades involves balancing attention towards principles of material selection, thermal and moisture
The design of complex, high-performance facades involves balancing attention towards principles of material selection, thermal and moisture
The goal is to explore the role and methodology employed between the architect and engineer as they look to resolve the opposing demands of design
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