
Modelling Perimeter Heating Demand
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
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
Recent years have seen an increase in the use of insulated glazing units (IGUs) in spandrel applications to visually blend the appearance between the
U-shaped annealed profiled glass, or U channel glass is used in both the interior and exterior glass façade for decades, as it has long and durable
Stainless steel has been successfully used in building envelopes since the completion of the Chrysler building in 1928. Today, it is used as both a
What does the fourth industrial revolution mean to the design and engineering of facades of the future? We are experiencing a global technological
Other than limited special cases, there is a lack of standards providing guidance on the design of structural glass. This has resulted in an ad-hoc
Currently, most spandrel glass in commercial curtain walls comprises insulating glass fabricated using an interior heat strengthened glass lite that
One of the most complex yet least understood areas where fire can spread is at the perimeter of a building. Fire can not only spread from
Facades play a relevant role in the search for a more sustainable approach to modern architecture. The amount of embodied and operational energy can
Integrated management of commercial lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems is considered as one of the most promising building