Should We Save Mid-Century Modern Icons That Hurt the Environment?
In a feature posted on fastcodedesign.com yesterday, architect James Timberlake charts a course for making ethical decisions about unsustainable modernist architecture.
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The Millennium IGU: A Regenerative Concept for a 1000 Year Insulated Glass Unit
The Millennium IGU: A Regenerative Concept for a 1000 Year Insulated Glass Unit is an ongoing series published by the Advanced Technology Studio of Enclos examining the undesirable lifecycle impacts associated with conventional IGU production, use and disposal.
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Jurors Select Winning Redesigns of 200 Park Avenue Facade
Metals in Construction magazine and the Ornamental Metal Institute of New York named six winning teams for its 2016 Design Challenge yesterday at the Times Center in New York City. “Reimagine a New York City Icon” challenged designers and engineers to reclad 200 Park Avenue in New York.
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Q&A with StudioTJOA, Creator of the Award Winning Thermalswitch Facade
Inspired by the President’s Climate Action Plan and Architecture 2030 Challenge, Metals in Construction magazine and the OMINY tapped designers in late 2015 to create an eco‐friendly, highly transparent enclosure that preserves the aesthetic integrity of 200 Park Ave.
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Wherefor Aluminum: Materiality of Curtain Wall Systems
Historically, the material advantages of aluminum have resulted in its widespread application as curtain wall framing. But amidst the 21st century push for increased energy performance, aluminum is also characterized by problematic thermal properties and a high-embodied energy profile.
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Reglazing Modernism: The American and European Experience with Steel Frame Assemblies to Date
Metal-framed glazed enclosures define contemporary architecture. But as our 20th century building stock continues to age, the restoration, rehabilitation and replacement of underperforming facades has created a specialized field of physicists and preservationists.
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Impact of Climate Change: Thermal and Energy Performance of Facade Types in Different Climates copy
As global temperatures continue to rise, researchers are examining the building envelope’s impact on climate-specific guidelines to create a more sustainable built environment.
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Structural Skin: Integrating Structure and Cladding
From gothic masonry to the sculptural building facades of today, exposed structural surfaces are often the most defining element of architecture. Increasingly, however, designers sit at a nexus of these aesthetic considerations and performance-driven design.
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Dr. Helen Sanders Steps into the Role of FTI President for 2017
Dr. Helen Sanders has donned the mantle of leadership as President of the Facade Tectonics Institute. Dr. Sanders replaces Mic Patterson, the Institute’s inaugural President since its founding.
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Mic Patterson Named FTI’s Ambassador of Innovation & Collaboration
Patterson is a co-founder and former President of the Institute, and accepted this posting after passing the mantle of presidency to President Elect Dr. Helen Sanders.
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New Curtainwall Engineering Short-course for Architects and Engineers with 150 AIA CEU Credits
Augsburg University has announced a new curtainwall engineering compact program designed for the architect or engineer practicing internationally...
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building HEALTHY building(s): PhilaU Places 5 in the top 10 Finalists in International Student Competition
Architecture students from Philadelphia University took five of the top ten spots in the building Healthy building(s) competition. The student competition was conducted as a precursor to an upcoming conference...
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Recap – Facade Tectonics Forum: CHICAGO
Attendee survey results are in for the recent Facade Tectonics Forum: Chicago! with 100% reporting they will attend another event and recommend FTI events to others, and 96% reporting that speakers and presentations met or exceeded expectations.
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building HEALTHY building(s)
Healthy buildings were explored in a recent conference in Germany. Hosted by Schuco International, participants from 18 universities, representatives from research institutes, and political and business leaders shared a spirited 2-day exchange of ideas.
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Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Academia
Fundamentals of Facade Technology: Jeff Vaglio, a proud Facade Geek and lifelong learning proponent, reports on a hands-on industry/academic collaboration at USC. Education is a core mission of the Facade Tectonics Institute, serving both academia and the building profession.
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Observations on Collaborative Process and Materiality from the Architectural Ceramic Assemblies Workshop
As an industry, we talk a lot about collaboration but the walk, not so much. This ceramics workshop is a stellar example of industry/academic/professional collaboration and worthy of the highest praise. We need more of this!
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RECAP – Facade Tectonics Forum: NYC! Expands and Amplifies the Better Buildings Dialogue
The recent Forum— Outside the Lines: Building Facades Redefine Urban Living in NYC —hosted by the Ornamental Metals Institute of New York was a rousing event that featured what is certainly among the best speaker programs ever organized by the Facade Tectonics Institute.
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The Graduate Building Science program at USC is outstanding. Join us!
Performance attributes are gradually eclipsing those of appearance as people-centric and zero-impact design comes to dominate practices of buildings and urban habitat. Doug Noble has a message for those interested in preparing for a leadership role in the emerging future of the built environment.
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Drawdown: Paul Hawken Gets Real with Climate Change
Drawdown is an inspiring new effort to manage atmospheric carbon and the resulting climate impacts. This brief reveiw discusses the book, the movement, and the potential.
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Remembering Peter Rice
What does an engineer do? An engineer imagines. What are your sources of inspiration? Mic Patterson remembers Peter Rice and discusses his enduring legacy.