Digital Enablement for Manufacturing
Architectural design freedom achieved on high-end projects currently costs over $1,000/sq. Ft. Building materials have long been relegated to plane
Architectural design freedom achieved on high-end projects currently costs over $1,000/sq. Ft. Building materials have long been relegated to plane
“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
What is the difference between artwork and facadework? How can artwork be integrated into building façades? What are the possibilities when a façade
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
<p>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.
Special guests David De Rose from Synergy Partners and Jennifer Sze from Vidaris join us to discuss maintenance, inspection, and service life of building facades.
<p>Shanshui City and Star Bund Center can be considered as representative projects of RFR Shanghai recently Both provide creative solutions for…
Increased security needs have led to a demand in enhanced curtain wall facade performance. In addition to thermal, acoustic, and structural
<p>The use of glass in the exterior facades provides greater light transmission into the building and improved views for occupants. Coastal areas in…