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  • Kinetic Shading Systems featured image

    Kinetic Shading Systems

    • Paper by Alireza Jahanara, Negar Kalantar,

    <p>This study focuses on experiments in kinetics and architectural skins. More extensively, it introduces a solution for environmental design issues…

  • Coupling Facade and Structure

    • Paper by Trevor Stephen Lewis, PhD, PE · Jessica Chen, PE

    Traditional approach for engineering the facade is building an isolated analysis model. However, it inhibits a dynamic design process where

  • Environmentally Responsible Wood Cladding featured image

    Environmentally Responsible Wood Cladding

    • Paper by Pratibha Chauhan, Workplace Strategist Doug Bergert, AIA, LEED AP, Senior Project Designer, Associate

    <p>This case study focuses on the solutions provided for the Bell Museum at the University of Minnesota. Our design team worked with the client to…

  • Optimized Green Wall

    • Paper by Algis Lencus

    A Catmull-Clark algorithm (used in 3D computer graphics for smoothing polygon surfaces) was used to create a unique design for an over 208ft by 30ft

  • Transfer Topologies

    • Paper by Nada Tarkhan

    This research looks at the relationship of material and geometric distribution to set a methodology for integrating structural and thermal design.

  • Façade Resilience Evaluation Framework

    • Article by Fabio Favoino · Adèle Chalumeau · Audrey Aquaronne

    This paper discusses façade resilience and presents a novel qualitative evaluation framework that assesses potential risks associated with façade design and suggests way of reducing such design risk in a climate change scenario. Authors Fabio Favoino, Adèle Chalumeau, and Audrey Aquaronne.

  • Facade Technology in Educational Methodology featured image

    Facade Technology in Educational Methodology

    • Paper by Roger Schroeder, Lecturer Joseph A. Ebert, Professor

    <p>With facades becoming increasingly more complex, and performance a key objective, expertise becomes an important component of successful design…

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    Heat-Treated Glass

    • Paper by Reece Poth, Conner Claus,

    <p>What was once an accepted reality in heat-treated exterior glass, optical disturbances in glass are under increasing scrutiny by developers,…

  • SSG and Seismic

    • Paper by Jon Kimberlain · Valerie Hayez · Jie Feng · Mark Mirgon

    With the advent of more sophisticated analysis methods and the desire to optimize geometries of structural silicone joints in high performance

  • Performance-based Facade Framework featured image

    Performance-based Facade Framework

    • Paper by Mahsa Minaei, Ph.D. Candidate-Author Ajla Aksamija, Associate Professor-Co Author

    <p>Buildings have a considerable impact on the environment, and it is crucial to consider environmental and energy performance in building design.…

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    Orientation Specific Solar Control

    • Paper by Clifton Fordham, Assistant Professor

    <p>During the postwar era, and before the universal adoption of air-conditioning in the United States, leading architects participated in the design…