Facade Tectonics Institute completes its 2019 Regional Forum Series with NYC Forum hosted by the Ornamental Metal Institute of New York at the Princeton Club
The project described in this paper explores the integration of custom-made soft robotic muscles into a component-based surface. This project is part
Providing a unique and integral cladding/envelope solution suited for high-rise buildings has been an inherent challenge for this building typology
Facades play an important role in the control of energy flow and energy consumption in buildings as they represent the interface between the outdoor
The reaches of architecture are inherently linked to the efficacy of communication, and as emerging technology broadens the conceptual horizon of the
On October 26th and 27th, the Facade Tectonics Institute assembled a world-class lineup of building facade specialists at the CTBUH 2015 International Conference in New York City.
<p>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…
The Facade Tectonics Institute (FTI) is pleased to announce our half-day NYC Forum will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2020, hosted by the Ornamental Metal Institute of New York.
Climate change goals will require significant improvements in the way buildings are constructed and operated. Building reuse can combat climate
On October 26th and 27th, the Facade Tectonics Institute assembled a world-class lineup of building facade specialists at the CTBUH 2015 International Conference in New York City. The host room, titled Skinning the Tall Building: Framing the Future of Building Facade Technology, featured a series of
Laminated glass with standard PVB has long been used for safety and security due to its ability to adhere the broken glass fragments together. As the
<p>Ever-increasing performance requirements in the latest version of the energy codes are compelling project teams to consider the thermal…
Ajla Aksamija, the chair of FTI’s education committee, reports on a virtual education experience bringing students and professionals together. The outcome exceeded all expectations and points to a new model for facades education.
<p>Mid-century through 1980’s buildings with lock-strip or “zipper-gasket” glazing systems are an ever present part of the urban landscape in many…