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  • Multilayer Design Technique in the Metal Facades

    • Paper by Soleyman Arebi · Kiamoosh Farhang Djavid · Naser Paryab · Bahram Allahyari Emadi · Mohammad Manafazadeh · Hossein Mahmoudi

    Multilayer design technique in metal facades is introduced in this paper. Generally, in this technique, a metal facade is designed in the fourth

  • Embodied Carbon Of Timber Unitized Curtain Wall

    • Paper by Isabelle Hens, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, EIT · Sophie Pennetier · Simon Schleicher

    The building envelope is at the intersection of embodied and operational emissions. Curtain wall specifically could play an important role in

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    Catalytic Conversion

    • Paper by Damon Caldwell, Associate Professor, Graduate Coordinator
    Nowadays, the power of images is seductive. Bold and complex facades often have an innovative appearance but superficial tectonic depth;…

  • The Carapace Pavilion

    • Paper by Douglas Noble, PhD, FAIA · Karen M. Kensek, DPACSA

    The Carapace Pavilion is a university-based, design-build, full-scale custom prototype for a possible replacement of the standard precast concrete

  • Optimized Green Wall

    • Paper by Algis Lencus

    A Catmull-Clark algorithm (used in 3D computer graphics for smoothing polygon surfaces) was used to create a unique design for an over 208ft by 30ft

  • Optimized Adaptive Re-Use

    • Paper by Matthew Parker · John Souleles

    Contemporary building practice represents a disconnect between traditional manufacturing techniques, that favor straight runs and orthogonal

  • Retroreflective Coating for Window Blinds

    • Paper by Luca Papaiz · Lars Oliver Grobe · Giuseppe De Michele

    Solar shading devices are required to find a trade-off between conflicting requirements: Protection from excessive solar gains and glare, daylight

  • Reconfigurable Terracotta Facade

    • Paper by Jin Young Song · Dan Vrana · Jonathan Hopp · Shawn Murrey · Jiatao Wu · Jongmin Shim

    The traditional building facade as a permanent construction does not actively respond to the differing needs from varying weather conditions.

  • Impact Of Thermal Bridges On The Energy Response Of A Building

    • Paper by Ilaria Sebastiani · Riccardo Pinotti · Stefano Avesani · Simone D’Amore · Stefano Pampanin

    The European building stock is mainly constituted by highly energy demanding buildings. The only way to a more sustainable and decarbonized building

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    Innovations with Glass

    • Paper by Jens Schneider, S. Müller-Braun, T. Peters, M. Schuster,
    Glass has become a popular building material that is used not only for windows but also as a load-bearing material. New dimensions of glass panes in…

  • North Capitol Building Case Study

    • Paper by Jeremy Simmonds · Bruce Knaphus

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

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    Hurricane-acoustic Glazing Barriers Using New Interlayer Technology

    • Paper by Stephen J Bennison, B.Sc., M.S., Ph.D., Research Fellow Alejandro G Gonzalez, Sales and Marketing Charles Anthony Smith, Research Scientist Rebecca L Smith, Research Scientist Takuya Kobayashi, Research Scientist Toshiyuki Iguchi, Engineering Manager
    In the last twenty years we have seen the development of polymer interlayers for laminated glass where the resin compositions have been optimized for…

  • Academic Wood Tower Choreography

    • Paper by John Peterson OAA FRAIC LEED AP BD+C · Leland Dadson OAA CPHD

    With an ever-growing interest in mid- and high-rise mass timber construction, this paper highlights the insights and lessons learned across global

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    The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, LA

    • Paper by Roman Scheiber, Associate Director ppa. Florian Meier,
    Renzo Piano Building Workshop designed a 290,000 sf museum celebrating the artistry and technology of film, becoming the world’s first museum and…

  • Reduce, Reuse, Reclad

    • Paper by Daniel Nauman, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP · Jessica Santonastaso · Jennifer Sze, RA, USGBC LEED AP

    Kintsukuroi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with powdered precious metal, is a practice of celebrating the life and history of an