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.
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
A building’s envelope mitigates the effects of meteorological phenomena – including lightning – upon the structure and its occupants and contents.
As building enclosure consulting services evolve and mature in markets, the scopes of service that are provided and sought, can become more
Until recently, Google has occupied buildings that were designed for others and modified the interiors to suit its needs. Many of the improvements
Contemporary building practice represents a disconnect between traditional manufacturing techniques, that favor straight runs and orthogonal
Renzo Piano Building Workshop designed a 290,000 sf museum celebrating the artistry and technology of film, becoming the world’s first museum and