Thermal Stress Analysis in Glass
The use of glass in windows and curtain walls in residential as well as in commercial buildings needs to be designed very carefully. In addition to
The use of glass in windows and curtain walls in residential as well as in commercial buildings needs to be designed very carefully. In addition to
In order to get to a carbon neutral building stock – which is e.g. required by the EU Carbon roadmap by 2050 – our efforts need to be smart and
<p>“The digital transformation will change everything” – with this quote in mind a deep look into the current facade business will be given with a…
A novel shading device for facade application was developed by combining innovative geometry elements (twisting cylinders) with a smart use of
Nowadays the construction industry is characterised by high multifunctional and complex buildings with innovative facade systems. Unlike a simple
Reducing GHG emissions related to energy use in buildings is a prominent obligation given their impact in terms of climate change. In this light,
Building envelopes are not only an immediately visible part of the building, they have also become a major factor both for cost and performance of
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
Approximately 80% of our total building stock is from the 20th century. During the last decades, along with an increasing appreciation of modern
Solar shading devices are required to find a trade-off between conflicting requirements: Protection from excessive solar gains and glare, daylight
The European climate and energy targets for 2020 demand significant improvement of the energy performance of buildings since one third of the
Amidst a groundswell of both criticism and concern over the performance of the built environment the FTI has announced Facades Week: LA!, a weeklong series of events in Los Angeles celebrating the building skin as the lynchpin of resilience and sustainability in buildings and urban habitat.
The pathway to carbon-neutrality, as urged during the COP 21 in Paris, and the repeated goal for resilient buildings and urban habitats, winds right
Projecting imagery onto building facades is not only becoming a marketing necessity for successful urban spectacles but is also altering social urban
WWCCA is the oldest and largest Wall & Ceiling Association in the west. We are a non-profit organization representing over 85 union subcontractors employing trained craftsmen. Our membership also consists of over 100 affiliates who have all joined to promote the installation of quality.
The Technoform Group, established in 1970 in Kassel, Germany, is a global leader in system design and extrusion of specialized thermoplastic composite materials and systems.
Heintges Consulting Architects & Engineers P.C. is an award-winning professional consulting firm specializing in the design and implementation of the building envelope.