
Façade Systems and Embodied Carbon
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a methodology used to quantify the impact of building construction supply chains on the environment in terms of
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a methodology used to quantify the impact of building construction supply chains on the environment in terms of
In order to reduce energy consumption throughout the whole life-cycle of buildings and increase the comfort performance of building sectors, an
Resiliency is the capacity of a building (or building component in the case of the facade) to support building functionalities during extreme events
Facades play a relevant role in the search for a more sustainable approach to modern architecture. The amount of embodied and operational energy can
Historical published weathered annealed failure data consisting of 13 samples were collected and glass failure prediction model surface flaw
In the vein of mass production, manufacturers leverage repeatable parts and modular construction in an effort to maximize quality control while
Analyzing the energy performance of complex building envelopes, determining the need for sun protection, and assessing the effectiveness of shading
With an ever-growing interest in mid- and high-rise mass timber construction, this paper highlights the insights and lessons learned across global
Facades are an architectural feature and an integral part of the building enclosure. To ensure that the facades continue their function, they must be
Glass by nature is a reflective material, and it is well-known and documented that issues of glare can occur due to solar reflection. This phenomenon
Quickly exceeding new facade service life expectations for tall buildings imposed by increasing environmental, economic, and social pressures have
Ajla Aksamija, the chair of FTI’s education committee, reports on a virtual education experience bringing students and professionals together. The outcome exceeded all expectations and points to a new model for facades education.
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