With so many diverse components contributing to building envelope assemblies, it can be challenging to determine which of these myriad elements was the likely cause of a failure. Even seasoned ...

Not all buildings are created equal, some fail at alarming rates. Some failures occur at a high rate of frequency but result in minor, practically, negligible consequences. Other building failures on ...

One of the greatest threats to a building’s structural integrity is water, which, when it makes its way into places it does not belong, can cause extensive damage that requires costly repairs. If the ...

Data centers are among the most energy-intensive and operationally sensitive building types. This course equips architects and building envelope consultants with the knowledge to design resilient, ...

There are three basic needs of man: food, shelter and clothing. A building is another name for shelter and is therefore one of the basic needs of man. We construct buildings to provide shelter for man ...

Rising demands for energy efficiency, technical functionality, and interior comfort in buildings necessitate the development of more efficient building envelope constructions. The building envelope ...