Papers

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  Historical Evolution of Responsive Facades

  • Paper by Negar Heidari Matin, Ph.D. Candidate, LEED GA · Ali Eydgahi, Ph.D. · Shimming Shyu, Ph.D., RA, LEED AP BD+C · Payam H. Matin, Ph.D.

  Responsive facade system is considered a major component of high-performance building envelope that is capable of responding to environmental stimuli

  March 14, 2018

• BioFacades Classification

  • Paper by Mary Ben Bonham · Kyoung Hee Kim · Christiane M. Herr

  Coauthors: Mary Ben Bonham, Department of Architecture + Interior Design, Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA [corresponding] [presenting at the

  July 02, 2024
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  Thermoelectric Facades

  • Paper by Ajla Aksamija, PhD, LEED AP BD+C, CDT, Associate Professor Zlatan Aksamija, PhD, Associate Professor Mahsa Farid Mohajer, Ph.D. Candidate & Teaching Assistant Meenakshi Upadhyaya, PhD Student Guy Vigneau,

  <p>This article discusses design, prototype development and a simulation study of novel types of facade systems, which integrate thermoelectric (TE)…

  January 22, 2020

• Sacramento Capitol Annex Skylights

  • Paper by Sophie Pennetier, Associate Director Houston Drum, Associate Principal

  <p>This article documents the development or the design of two skylights on the Sacramento Capitol Annex Project throughout Design Assist and sheds…

  September 2, 2024
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  Novel Active Facade Systems and Their Energy Performance in Commercial Buildings

  • Paper by Ajla Aksamija · Mahsa Farid Mohajer · Zlatan Aksamija

  This article presents results of a research study that focuses on understanding energy performance of novel facade systems that integrate

  October 11, 2022

• Interstitial condensation risk assessment

  • Paper by Jelle Langmans · Piet Houthuys · Wout Parys · Staf Roels

  The development of methods to predict and control moisture accumulation in building envelopes has always been a key element in building science.

  June 13, 2024
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  Innovations with Glass

  • Paper by Jens Schneider, S. Müller-Braun, T. Peters, M. Schuster,

  <p>Glass has become a popular building material that is used not only for windows but also as a load-bearing material. New dimensions of glass panes…

  March 23, 2020

• New Course on Building Façade Design Developed at Oklahoma State University

  • Paper by Bodhisatta Hajra, Assistant Professor of Architectural Engineering John Phillips, PE,

  <p>A façade, which is also called a ‘secondary structural system’, typically separates the exterior from the interior of a building. In recent times,…

  September 18, 2024
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  Duplex Stainless Steel Cladding

  • Paper by Fred Deuschle, Director of Engineering & Quality Jim Halliday, Director of Business Development

  <p>It was a challenging design problem: supply a sustainable material for roofing, soffit and fascia panels that would perform in close proximity to…

  March 22, 2020
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  Thermal Performance of Closed Cavity Facades

  • Paper by Andrea Zani, Project Engineer Carmelo Guido Galante, Senior Project Engineer Lisa Rammig, Senior Associate

  <p>Closed cavity facades (CCF), a configuration of Double Skin Facade (DSF), consists of a double-glazed unit on the inner layer and single glazing…

  January 22, 2020
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  The Carapace Pavilion

  • Paper by Douglas Noble, PhD, FAIA · Karen M. Kensek, DPACSA

  The Carapace Pavilion is a university-based, design-build, full-scale custom prototype for a possible replacement of the standard precast concrete

  October 11, 2022