Glass in GSA Buildings
Embodied carbon in buildings is a key factor in building decarbonization and while it is generally small compared to operational carbon, the
Embodied carbon in buildings is a key factor in building decarbonization and while it is generally small compared to operational carbon, the
Glass structural elements have become increasingly common to the point of ubiquity; however, there currently is no universally recognized and
Facade systems of various transparent and opaque materials and systems are increasingly becoming integrated components of modularized facade
Small towns are dying, and it is not just because of their dwindling economies. The physical fabric of our communities is literally crumbling. A
Facades are increasingly being recognized as a major contributor to whole-building embodied carbon. While designers know how to reduce the embodied
Due to material and technological advancement during the last century, transparency has become a prominent trend in contemporary architecture.
The building envelope is at the intersection of embodied and operational emissions. Curtain wall specifically could play an important role in
The Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) on the Allston Campus is the largest new building at Harvard University in recent decades with a footprint
Facades play a relevant role in the search for a more sustainable approach to modern architecture. The amount of embodied and operational energy can
Designing a sustainable rainscreen wall assembly has become an essential part of most new construction projects. Industry principles and energy codes
Facades are an architectural feature and an integral part of the building enclosure. To ensure that the facades continue their function, they must be
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a methodology used to quantify the impact of building construction supply chains on the environment in terms of
Building envelopes cover a considerable part of the urban exterior surfaces, and to therefore have a significant leverage effect on the climate
The recent 50 year anniversary of the first use of silicone sealant in a 4-sided structural silicone glazing application marks a sustainable and
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector is critical to limiting global temperature rise to less than 1.5⁰C. Construction and
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs projects a world population growth of over three billion over our current, nearly eight