Papers

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  • Hydroformed Shading

    • Paper by Michelle Siu-Ching Lee · Robert Matthew Noblett · Roman Schieber

    New approaches to lightweight metal forming have the potential to advance architectural fabrication, particularly in the design and engineering of

  • Catalytic Conversion

    • Paper by Damon Caldwell

    Nowadays, the power of images is seductive. Bold and complex facades often have an innovative appearance but superficial tectonic depth;

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    Air Spaces Changed Everything

    • Paper by Gerry Lang, M.Arch., (Penn, 2008), B. Arch (hons., Toronto, 1978) OAA, AIA,TSA, Senior Associate, Leader of Facades Group

    <p>This abstract proposes that architectural facade design over the last 60 years has convulsed in light of two disruptions: air spaces which create…

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    Infinite Panel System

    • Paper by Mike Ryan, Director of Product Development Facades Division Brian Stern, Regional Energy Director Michael Adams, Senior Energy Analyst

    <p>Today, building facades are expected to do much more than merely provide shelter, which is driving the need for higher performing envelope…

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    Carbon-Dioxide-Inhaling Facade

    • Paper by Prof. Dr. Timo Schmidt, Professor for facade technology and design Carmen Herrmann, Student Dr. Michael Lakatos, Professor Daniel Zabicki, Scientific Employee Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Wahl, Professor Kai Scherer, PhD Student

    <p>3.5 billion years ago, cyanobacteria created the foundation for life on Earth by producing the oxygen basis for our atmosphere. Should we once…