
The building envelope is at the intersection of embodied and operational emissions. Curtain wall specifically could play an important role in
The Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) on the Allston Campus is the largest new building at Harvard University in recent decades with a footprint
Climate change and related thermal issues, draw attention to the impact of green facades and roofs on energy savings and thermal comfort. Besides, by
Facades play a relevant role in the search for a more sustainable approach to modern architecture. The amount of embodied and operational energy can
In recent decades the use of unitized glazing systems has become increasingly common especially for high-rise construction. The opaque panels in
Designing a sustainable rainscreen wall assembly has become an essential part of most new construction projects. Industry principles and energy codes
Facades are an architectural feature and an integral part of the building enclosure. To ensure that the facades continue their function, they must be
Ever-increasing performance requirements in the latest version of the energy codes are compelling project teams to consider the thermal performance
Concerns over time-dependent argon permeation through the perimeter edge seals of insulating glass units (IGUs) led the authors to utilize two
Thermal bridging through building façades have been overlooked by designers and building energy codes and standards in the past, which has led to