
Other than limited special cases, there is a lack of standards providing guidance on the design of structural glass. This has resulted in an ad-hoc
Architects today must explore alternative enclosure materials to meet evolving energy codes and embodied carbon regulations. Terra cotta has been
We have seen rapid expansion in the last decade of laminated glass design using modern analytical and computational methods. Essential to the proper
Glass structural elements have become increasingly common to the point of ubiquity; however, there currently is no universally recognized and
Stainless steel has been successfully used in building envelopes since the completion of the Chrysler building in 1928. Today, it is used as both a
Silicone materials have a long history in high performance building projects. Known for durability, they can reduce a building’s carbon footprint by
Facades must be responsive to a myriad of qualities and influences ranging from urban impact and aesthetic character to numerous performance