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Build Test Iterate Repeat
- Paper by Elizabeth L McCormick, RA, CPHC, LEED AP, Assistant Professor
<p>The global increase in atmospheric temperature rise combined with the rapid growth of previously underdeveloped climate zones presents a growing…

March 19, 2020
Iconic Buildings
- Paper by Xavier Ferrés Padró, PhD Architect, Universidad de Navarra (ETSAUN) Paula Martín Goñi, PhD Architect, Universidad Politècnica de Catalunya (ETSAB)
<p>The iconic building principal incentive is to be visually attractive or stand out, for this purpose three main features must be accomplished: have…

October 11, 2022
Targeted Enclosure Consulting
- Paper by Karl Jones,
<p>As building enclosure consulting services evolve and mature in markets, the scopes of service that are provided and sought, can become more…

March 14, 2018
Establishing a Life Cycle Assessment Methodology for Innovative Facade
- Paper by Vikki Lew,
<p>Life cycle assessment was introduced in the 1970s as an analytical tool to quantify the environmental impact of a product, process, or service.…

March 14, 2018
The Monash Woodside Building
- Paper by Alberto Sangiorgio, Principal Façade Engineer Andrew Cortese, Managing Partner and Design Director - Sydney Office Walter van der Linde, Lead Engineer, Buildings Mechanical
<p>Today’s environmental challenges highlight the necessity of a holistic approach to façade design and construction, key to achieve the ambitious…

October 11, 2022
Realizing Bespoke Structural Glass Facades
- Paper by Ned Kirschbaum, FAIA, CCCA, LEED AP, kirschbaum@fentressarchitects.com Peter Koukos, Director of Strategic Process Alfonso Lopez, P.E., Principal and CEO
<p>In the very earliest stages of a design, an architect imagines a unique glazed facade form and wonders, “Is this possible?” and “What will it…

January 23, 2020
Green Wall Rainscreen
- Paper by Stephan Wurster, Business Development Manager Till Jackenkroll, Product and Innovation Manager
<p>Green Wall applications are growing in popularity around the world. Often thought of as a decorative element they provide much more than aesthetic…

March 22, 2020