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  • BioFacades Classification

    Coauthors: Mary Ben Bonham, Department of Architecture + Interior Design, Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA [corresponding] [presenting at the

  • Facing Density

    <p>The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs projects a world population growth of over three billion over our current, nearly…

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    Ceramic Precast Composite Panels

    <p>An innovative lightweight ceramic precast composite panel is introduced in this paper that offers the unique benefits of prefabricated off-site…

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    Ginza Six

    <p>Tokyo’s prestigious Ginza District, is home to innovative architectural design. One of the most recent examples is Ginza Six (GSIX), the largest…

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    Shape Memory Alloy Activated Shading

    <p>A novel shading device for facade application was developed by combining innovative geometry elements (twisting cylinders) with a smart use of…

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    Fire Safety Facade Design

    <p>Nowadays the construction industry is characterised by high multifunctional and complex buildings with innovative facade systems. Unlike a simple…

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    Design Principles For Museum Daylight Systems

    <p>This research unlocks the relationship between space, structure and light in nine unique museums developed by architect Renzo Piano. Renzo Piano…

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    Active and Energy Autonomous Window

    <p>Reducing GHG emissions related to energy use in buildings is a prominent obligation given their impact in terms of climate change. In this light,…

  • North Capitol Building Case Study

    The Utah State Capitol North Building, currently under construction, features 80,000 SF of classically designed cubic granite detailing, including

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    Sustainable Materials

    <p>Stainless steel has been successfully used in building envelopes since the completion of the Chrysler building in 1928. Today, it is used as both…

  • Fit for the Future

    <p>Wearables protect us from climatic conditions, they provide privacy, comfort and they also reflect our style and personality. Building facades in…

  • Mapping Advanced Facades

    <p>This paper describes the development of an interactive map that highlights case studies of advanced facade design strategies and technologies from…

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    Contextual Envelopes

    <p>Aesthetic and technical capabilities of facade design have become seemingly endless as building technologies progress. While the capacity to…

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    The Thermal Blanket Concept

    <p>This paper tells the story of a Double Skin Facade (DSF), where high performance and multi-disciplinary collaboration saves a library concept of…

  • Facade Embodied Carbon Reduction Strategies

    Facades are increasingly being recognized as a major contributor to whole-building embodied carbon. While designers know how to reduce the embodied

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    Thermal Analysis of Complex Glazing

    <p>The use of bidirectional scattering distribution function incorporated in a transient systems simulation program, allows engineers to accurately…

  • Blurred Edges

    Sealed indoor environments have created artificial, homogeneous ecosystems that sever ties between humans and the natural world. This paper

  • Sculptural Facades

    In the vein of mass production, manufacturers leverage repeatable parts and modular construction in an effort to maximize quality control while