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?”
<p>We have seen rapid expansion in the last decade of laminated glass design using modern analytical and computational methods. Essential to the…
<p>The technology of glass now allows glass to be fabricated in sizes and structural configurations not previously conceivable. The standards and…
<p>Facade failure due to seismic event represents a potential hazard to people and can cause serious damages to buildings with consequent high-cost…
<p>Glass structural elements have become increasingly common to the point of ubiquity; however, there currently is no universally recognized and…
<p>Structural glass is used in a range of building applications, and while the ASTM E1300 has recently been updated to provide a design method to…
<p>Effective thickness is a simplified method for the structural evaluation of laminated glass section properties. The method consists of defining…
<p>This is an experimental and computational exploration of structural systems that transform between states of rigidity and flexibility. The goal is…
<p>Precision in digital workflow is necessary to deliver facade projects where there is a high design aesthetic or structural performance…
<p>Increased security needs have led to a demand in enhanced curtain wall facade performance. In addition to thermal, acoustic, and structural…
<p>Stainless steel has been successfully used in building envelopes since the completion of the Chrysler building in 1928. Today, it is used as both…
Facades are increasingly being recognized as a major contributor to whole-building embodied carbon. While designers know how to reduce the embodied
<p>An innovative lightweight ceramic precast composite panel is introduced in this paper that offers the unique benefits of prefabricated off-site…
<p>Silicone materials have a long history in high performance building projects. Known for durability, they can reduce a building’s carbon footprint…
<p>The use of glass in windows and curtain walls in residential as well as in commercial buildings needs to be designed very carefully. In addition…
Facades must be responsive to a myriad of qualities and influences ranging from urban impact and aesthetic character to numerous performance
<p>Designing for blast performance for glazing units can be very complex. The test methods for evaluating performance include subjecting units to…
<p>Explosions can result in very high loads of extremely short durations. Protective design to mitigate the effects of blast loading requires façade…
<p>In 1959 Heinz Isler challenged the world of concrete shell design by proposing a series of shapes for shells that were very different from what…
<p>Photovoltaics (PV) have been utilized in buildings for decades, especially in Europe where legislative support has largely driven the market. With…