
It was a challenging design problem: supply a sustainable material for roofing, soffit and fascia panels that would perform in close proximity to the
With an ever-growing interest in mid- and high-rise mass timber construction, this paper highlights the insights and lessons learned across global
Green Wall applications are growing in popularity around the world. Often thought of as a decorative element they provide much more than aesthetic
This paper documents a six year academia/industry collaboration between researchers at the Department of Architecture, University at Buffalo (SUNY)
The design of structural glass systems continues to evolve with the parallel development of new manufacturing technology. Improvements in the
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
Direct sun on the body is a known potential cause of thermal discomfort for occupants, yet most thermal comfort simulations do not capture its
During the particularly cold first months of 1977 President Jimmy Carter, in what some call “The Sweater Speech,” famously noted how much energy
The design of complex, high-performance facades involves balancing attention towards principles of material selection, thermal and moisture
Highly transformable materials can be used as adaptive exterior shading systems by leveraging the relationship between external stimuli (heat) and