Fire Safety and Code Challenges for Mass Timber in Curtain Wall Systems
With the desire for more sustainable construction and reduced embodied energy, mass timber is being explored for building structures. For medium and
With the desire for more sustainable construction and reduced embodied energy, mass timber is being explored for building structures. For medium and
While most of high-rise buildings feature a core surrounded by a spatial frame defining the volume, one could envision a column-free plan where the
The real estate market continues to demand “all glass” buildings often to the detriment of human comfort and thermal performance. For an office
Thermal-break-blanket technology is a novel and high-performance thermal break solution for aluminum curtain walls. The thermal-break-blanket is
Access to natural daylight and connection to the outdoor environment is one of the key elements of contemporary architecture. This design concept is
High-rise buildings in growing cities could become more vulnerable to variations in wind flow due to the continuous changes in urban topology. The
During the particularly cold first months of 1977 President Jimmy Carter, in what some call “The Sweater Speech,” famously noted how much energy
This research unlocks the relationship between space, structure and light in nine unique museums developed by architect Renzo Piano. Renzo Piano uses
Integrated management of commercial lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems is considered as one of the most promising building
Climate change goals will require significant improvements in the way buildings are constructed and operated. Building reuse can combat climate
Originally known as The Master Building, 310 Riverside Drive in Manhattan's Upper West Side is a 28-story tower completed in 1929 as an apartment