We not only conduct finite element (FEA) thermal simulations, but also validate them and investigate failed assemblies in the field by thermovision. This kind of analysis provides useful information about temperature differentials reflected from surfaces of analysed materials. In turn it can tell us about any air leakages, thermal bridging, and water content of building envelope […]
“All Good Architecture Leaks.” This phrase was quoted to Kaz by the design architect on a multi-million dollar construction job, which just experienced 15 rain water intrusions. The rainy season came early this year, and made it worthwhile to muse over some peculiar quotes from famous architects, such as Frank Lloyd Wright’s. “If the roof doesn’t leak, the architect hasn’t been creative enough.“ […]
We perform two types of building testing: in the real world and in the virtual world. For the latter, please see the our webpage dedicated to computer simulations. We perform and witness physical tests in the field to identify potential deficiencies and their sources. We normally follow procedures established by major industry associations and Florida Building […]
Every now and then I get a call or email asking for clarification of a specified facade testing. It typically happens after a contractor had asked an architect to clarify the testing location to no avail, and the irritated owner got involved, while the construction of the assembly in question was already underway. After my […]
If you are reading these words, there is a chance you have one and you deserve our sympathy. We will try to help you. As all other materials on this website, this advice is directed to owners and managers of high-rise buildings, as opposed to single family residential houses. It is meant to give you […]
3D Thermal Modeling
Condensation Risk Assessment
Facade Access
Facade Engineering. How To Design a Functional Building Enclosure
Facade Impact Resistance Manual
Foggy Glass Disease
How To Write and Read a Forensic Report
In Support of Glazed Curtain Walls
Movements and Tolerances
Review of Curtain Walls, Focusing on Design Problems and Solutions
Transitions: How to Design Facade Interfaces
When You Need A Window – Solar Design
Curtain walls
Curtain walls, their fundamental classification, and challenges and solutions associated with them…
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Façade Engineering With Glass
How to use the glass to achieve the desired architectural goals, and what advances in technology help to shape the modern architecture…
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Hot and Humid Climate and Hurricane considerations in Building Enclosure Design
Discusses hazards and perils such as: flood, posthurricane scarcities, sun, rain, humidity, temperature, wildlife, wind, windborne debris, etc.
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Principles of Facade Design
Design and engineering of building enclosures…
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Sloped glazing
Typical challenges and solutions associated with sloped glazing and skylights…
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Storefronts
Presents challenges associated with the outdated design and engineering…
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Thermal Engineering in Building Envelope Design
Presents the basic thermodynamics concepts with respect to building envelopes…
0 3D Thermal Modeling Condensation Risk Assessment Facade Access Facade Engineering. How To Design a Functional Building Enclosure Facade Impact Resistance Manual Foggy Glass Disease How To Write and Read a Forensic Report In Support of Glazed Curtain Walls Movements and Tolerances Review of Curtain Walls, Focusing on Design Problems and Solutions Transitions: How to Design Facade Interfaces When You Need A Window – Solar Design