Localized Rigidification of PCM Envelopes
This is an experimental and computational exploration of structural systems that transform between states of rigidity and flexibility. The goal is to
This is an experimental and computational exploration of structural systems that transform between states of rigidity and flexibility. The goal is to
This paper presents a comprehensive interoperability workflow achieved between Rhino and Revit through Rhino-Inside. The study focuses on two case
Environmental and socio-economic benefits of sustainable preservation have become apparent most recently in the restoration of the historic former
Facades play an integral role in defining the experience of modern life. As rising populations gravitate from rural to urban communities, they bring
Architects and facade planners require that anisotropies or haze, optical phenomena disturbing the clear appearance of a glass, have to be avoided
Airflow within the cavity of double-skin facades is a key component of adaptive building envelopes which change thermophysical properties to meet
Architects today must explore alternative enclosure materials to meet evolving energy codes and embodied carbon regulations. Terra cotta has been
The project described in this paper explores the integration of custom-made soft robotic muscles into a component-based surface. This project is part
The prominence of climatically responsive building facades through the use of kinetics has proliferated in recent years due to a concern for the
This paper will address the potential of ornamental architectural terracotta surfaces to mitigate the effects of climate fluctuations that will
The largest source of air pollution in North America is the atmospheric boundary layer of a city caused by its urban canyons with pollutants produced
Architectural preferences for commercial building continue towards increased transparency resulting in large lites of glass with minimal visual
Amidst the critical conversations about the need to build better and more efficient building skins, designers are also mindful of the need for the
The trend towards modular and unitized facades continues to grow in popularity due largely in part to the efficiencies gained in terms of cost and
<p>What is the difference between artwork and facadework? How can artwork be integrated into building façades? What are the possibilities when a…
Recent planning recognizes a growing demand for buildings that provide higher levels of occupant well-being. Often, well-being in buildings is
Navigating the building code, while challenging in any respect, can be even trickier when considering the use of emerging materials on building
This article presents results of a research study that focuses on understanding energy performance of novel facade systems that integrate
3.5 billion years ago, cyanobacteria created the foundation for life on Earth by producing the oxygen basis for our atmosphere. Should we once again
At the core of facade design is the concept of interdisciplinarity, a bridge between concept and materialization apt to relay a built form