This presentation will offer a basic overview of rainscreen technologies being used to incorporate BIPV into even the most discriminating design demands. We will discuss the important role onsite ...

As 3D-printed architecture continues to grow in popularity, architects and designers are finding more and more creative uses for the cutting-edge tech. A new project by Studio RAP is the latest ...

Some of Zaha Hadid Architects' most eye-catching work has involved skyscrapers, and the firm continues this trend with a remarkable futuristic sculpted tower that's currently under construction in ...

This blog post was authored by Scott Newman, FAIA, Director, Cooper Robertson; and Erin Flynn, RA, LEED AP, Partner, Cooper Robertson. When designing a contemporary museum building, the exterior can ...

Text description provided by the architects. Cartier, located on a prominent corner of Shinsaibashi, a high-end shopping district of Osaka, shares an intersection with the metallic and glassy ...

Exterior panel facades depend on more than material selection. Thoughtful trim detailing can improve visual consistency, constructability, and long-term performance across modern wall assemblies.

Arup has announced that Russell Fortmeyer, LEED AP, BD+C, an associate in Arup's Los Angeles office, has co-authored a book on kinetic architecture with industry expert Charles Linn, FAIA, an ...

In countries where architecture adapts to the seasons, projects must respond so that they are comfortable for the users, both in the hot summer temperatures and in the cold winter. Tropical countries, ...

In the rapidly growing facade and fenestration sector in India, where ambitious architectural visions often clash with harsh on-site realities one of the most persistent and costly hurdles remains the ...

Time is a rare commodity. You cannot buy it, sell it, trade or keep it. Time has always been in short supply and high demand. The late 1800s sensed the urgency of time and money as well. The era of ...

Facades are the living skin of a building—dynamic, expressive and deeply connected to their surroundings. More than mere envelopes, facades serve as thoughtful interfaces that balance privacy, ...