
Dynamic architectural lighting in urban areas is a key element in creating attractive nighttime icons in addition to potentially generating
The next PowerSKIN Conference will be held virtually in Munich on April 9th. The focus of the 2021 conference deals with the question of whether simplicity and robustness are in contradiction to good performance or whether they even complement each other: Simplicity vs. Performance?
Direct sun on the body is a known potential cause of thermal discomfort for occupants, yet most thermal comfort simulations do not capture its
Amidst the critical conversations about the need to build better and more efficient building skins, designers are also mindful of the need for the
With the developments in production, industrial facilities lost their function and were abandoned over time. The most frequent and often the most
To paraphrase Robert le Ricolias, the art of the structure is where to put the folds. Using that inspiration, fundamental concepts from origami,
Glazed wall systems, such as curtain walls and window walls, are one of the most commonly used façade systems in modern buildings in North America.
The building envelope is at the intersection of embodied and operational emissions. Curtain wall specifically could play an important role in