Performance of Compact, Closed Cavity, Double-skin Curtain Wall
<p>A proposed design for a compact, closed cavity, double-skin curtain wall system in the Marine climate of the West Coast raises questions of…
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Performance-based Facade Framework
<p>Buildings have a considerable impact on the environment, and it is crucial to consider environmental and energy performance in building design.…
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Performance Criteria for Museum Enclosure Design
This paper develops a framework of considerations for the development of project specific performance criteria for the design of art museums and
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Performance Based Generative Facade Workflow for Large Scale Projects
Over the last two decades, in what has been coined “The Digital Turn”, the introduction of parametric design software has afforded increased
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Blast Performance of TSSA
Architectural preferences for commercial building continue towards increased transparency resulting in large lites of glass with minimal visual
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Blast Performance
Designing for blast performance for glazing units can be very complex. The test methods for evaluating performance include subjecting units to actual
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High Performance: Who Benefits?
I recently started studying Sustainable Environmental Systems at Pratt Institute. One of my classes focused on climate change and its social effects across the world. I started to connect the dots backward and question the impact of our work in facades and fenestration on our local communities.
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Thermal Performance of Closed Cavity Facades
<p>Closed cavity facades (CCF), a configuration of Double Skin Facade (DSF), consists of a double-glazed unit on the inner layer and single glazing…
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Influence of Performance and Design of Structural Silicone Joints on the Resilience of Curtain Wall Units Exposed to Seismic Impacts
<p>Facade failure due to seismic event represents a potential hazard to people and can cause serious damages to buildings with consequent high-cost…
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Circadian Daylight Performance of the Electrochromic Glazing
<p>Electrochromic windows introduced to building market as a smart glare control solution to provide visual comfort for building occupant. EC glazing…
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Verifying Thermal Performance
<p>Architects specify curtain wall thermal performance criteria and usually identify simple modeling software, like THERM, to perform thermal…
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Facades for High-Performance Workplaces
How has the role of the façade evolved in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing fight to combat the climate change crisis? As companies grapple
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Evaluating The Environmental Performance Of Stick Curtain Wall Systems
<p>The construction industry is one of the greatest sources of pollution, where 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions are attributed to…
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Two Sides to Sustainability & High-performance
<p>High performance can be defined as “a building that integrates and optimizes all major high-performance building attributes, including energy…
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Summer Sessions at UMass: Sustainable, High-Performance Facades
Education is a core mission of the Institute. Ajla’s program is tailored to practicing professionals and represents a unique opportunity to ramp up your facade system expertise with a leading educator/practitioner. Check out Ajla’s bio and course description, and give it some serious consideration.