The Facade Tectonics Institute is seeking experienced building industry researchers, academics and practitioners to assist in the 2016 World Congress and Annual Conference paper review process.
Responsive facade system is considered a major component of high-performance building envelope that is capable of responding to environmental stimuli
A collection of available public assets to assist in your resilient and sustainable building design and delivery.
Incorporating a novel, transparent monolithic aerogel into insulated glass units (IGUs) for windows and building enclosures will provide the
Glass spandrels are a common design strategy utilized to opacify floor levels in building facades. These opaque glass assemblies are integrated into
Fountain Place is a project that exemplifies the latest technology and applications in building skin design and jumbo structural glass applications,
“We received hundreds of abstract submissions addressing a remarkable range of building facade topics. We anticipate a truly extraordinary conference.” The two-day summit will include speaking and poster presentations, panel discussions, exhibitors and workshops.
With increasing interest in wellness and human-centric design in workplaces, the design of building enclosures is predicated on optimizing competing
The project represents a successful integration of a glass facade with the primary structure of the building. The choice of the building material is
The age-old trend of more and larger lites of glass in the building skin dates back to the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges of highly glazed facades, it appears we just can’t get enough. Is there a “beyond” glass? If so, what does it look like?
The Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) is a premier member organization for building industry professionals, academic, government, and nonprofit organizations and institutions focusing on healthy and livable communities. FTI recently hosted a sold-out Forum at University of Toronto
Curtain wall design commonly uses insulating glass units for vision and spandrel glazing to provide better visual harmonization of building facade
Factory inspection visits are vital, yet they unfortunately have a habit of being overlooked. The factory inspection process during the Building
New approaches to lightweight metal forming have the potential to advance architectural fabrication, particularly in the design and engineering of
Metal-framed glazed enclosures define contemporary architecture. But as our 20th century building stock continues to age, the restoration, rehabilitation and replacement of underperforming facades has created a specialized field of physicists and preservationists.
As global temperatures continue to rise, researchers are examining the building envelope’s impact on climate-specific guidelines to create a more sustainable built environment.