Realizing Bespoke Structural Glass Facades
In the very earliest stages of a design, an architect imagines a unique glazed facade form and wonders, “Is this possible?” and “What will it cost?”
In the very earliest stages of a design, an architect imagines a unique glazed facade form and wonders, “Is this possible?” and “What will it cost?”
Small towns are dying, and it is not just because of their dwindling economies. The physical fabric of our communities is literally crumbling. A
Wind induced pressure is a major design consideration for building facades. However, the effects of facade geometry and urban terrain on wind loading
Today's sustainability in architecture takes into consideration the complete life cycle of buildings and their components, from resource harvesting
The impacts of climate change, driven by increasing extreme temperature, sea-level rise, and heavy precipitations, interact and play an essential
Climate change effects are causing an increase in extreme wind events’ frequency and severity, worldwide. Regions that previously were not prone to
As building enclosure consulting services evolve and mature in markets, the scopes of service that are provided and sought, can become more
Facades play a relevant role in the search for a more sustainable approach to modern architecture. The amount of embodied and operational energy can
The prevalence of fully glazed facades in modern office buildings has been steadily increasing, primarily driven by architects' focus on aesthetic
Glass as a building material plays a very important role in modern architecture, determines our visual landscape, and fulfills practical functions
Augsburg University has announced a new curtainwall engineering compact program designed for the architect or engineer practicing internationally...
This article is based on an interview with two of my current PhD students, Sunčića (Sunny) Milošević and Hossam Mahmoud. Sunny is an architectural designer and Hossam is a practicing mechanical engineer.
Change happens, for better or for worse, to all living and physical matter. In order to thrive and achieve longevity, we constantly need to adapt to
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
Automated facades are, for the most part, still considered as separate from other building systems throughout the design, installation,
The design of structural glass systems continues to evolve with the parallel development of new manufacturing technology. Improvements in the